Q: How does each school actually shortlist applicants?

Oxford's selection methodology: 50% GCSE + 50% UCAT for shortlisting top 340 home applicants (out of ~1100). 80 borderline cases reviewed by Shortlisting Committee. Fully contextualised to applicant's school. St George's's selection methodology: shortlisting weight not fully disclosed; check the official admissions page. Understanding each school's exact algorithm is the single highest-leverage piece of pre-application research — it tells you whether your profile is competitive before you spend an application choice.

Q: Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Oxford or St George's?

Oxford: Home student: 165/393 = 42% (2025); International: 8/33 = 24%. ~425 total home + international shortlisted each year.. St George's: Home Undergrad (2024): 247/677 = 36% (or 423/686 = 62% inc. deferred); Overseas Undergrad: 25/146 = 17% (or 58/152 = 38% inc. deferred). Post-interview odds tell you how competitive each school is at the final stage. Two schools with similar UCAT thresholds can have very different post-interview rates — a school with a 60% post-interview success rate is structurally easier to convert than one at 25%.

Q: Where are Oxford and St George's located, and how does that affect cost?

Oxford is in Oxford, UK. St George's is in London, UK. Tuition is £9,250/year at both for UK home applicants; the main cost difference is accommodation (London accommodation typically runs 30-50% above the national average).

Q: When does each school release decisions?

Oxford typically releases medicine decisions January. St George's releases medicine decisions Rolling-basis after Interviews have finished. If one is earlier than the other, you may need to hold a decision while waiting for the second school — be ready to compare in real time.

Q: Should I apply to both Oxford and St George's?

You can — UCAS allows 4 medicine/dentistry choices in total, so listing both is feasible if your profile fits each school's selection algorithm. Apply to both only if your UCAT, GCSE and predicted-grade profile is competitive against each school's published weighting. A common mistake is using two of your four slots on similar schools when a more spread-out portfolio (one safe + one stretch) would maximise overall offer probability.

Question 1

What UCAT score do I need for Oxford vs St George's?

Accepted Answer

Oxford's typical home cut-off is around 2230, while St George's sits at approximately 1950 — a 280-point spread. That's a meaningful gap; St George's is materially more accessible for an average-to-good UCAT, while Oxford expects performance closer to the top 17% of test-takers. Cut-offs change year on year and vary by tier — check each school's latest published threshold before submitting your UCAS form.

Question 2

How do interviews differ between Oxford and St George's?

Accepted Answer

Oxford uses Traditional interview: Traditional or Panel Interviews. St George's uses Multiple Mini Interviews: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). The two formats reward different skill sets. Plan separate prep streams for each, with at least 3 full mock interviews per format before sitting either. Interview windows: December (Oxford); November - February (St George's).

Question 3

What A-Level grades do Oxford and St George's require?

Accepted Answer

Oxford requires A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics.

St George's requires AAA including Chemistry and Biology.

Oxford is the stricter A-Level offer; St George's is slightly more forgiving. If your predicted grades are borderline, St George's carries the lower academic-rejection risk pre-interview.

Question 4

How are GCSEs weighted at Oxford vs St George's?

Accepted Answer

Oxford — Mean 10 A* (96% A* proportion) at GCSE for interviewees, contextualised to school performance. <90% A* still possible (~30 interviewed) where school performance is weaker. St George's — GCSE performance considered as part of the broader academic profile; specific scoring not published.

Question 5

How does each school actually shortlist applicants?

Accepted Answer

Oxford's selection methodology: 50% GCSE + 50% UCAT for shortlisting top 340 home applicants (out of ~1100). 80 borderline cases reviewed by Shortlisting Committee. Fully contextualised to applicant's school. St George's's selection methodology: shortlisting weight not fully disclosed; check the official admissions page. Understanding each school's exact algorithm is the single highest-leverage piece of pre-application research — it tells you whether your profile is competitive before you spend an application choice.

Question 6

Which has a higher post-interview offer rate, Oxford or St George's?

Accepted Answer

Oxford: Home student: 165/393 = 42% (2025); International: 8/33 = 24%. ~425 total home + international shortlisted each year. St George's: Home Undergrad (2024): 247/677 = 36% (or 423/686 = 62% inc. deferred); Overseas Undergrad: 25/146 = 17% (or 58/152 = 38% inc. deferred).

Post-interview odds give you the clearest signal of how competitive each school is at the final stage — a school with a 60% post-interview success rate is structurally easier to convert than one at 25%, even if the interview thresholds look identical on paper.

Question 7

Where are Oxford and St George's located, and how does that affect cost?

Accepted Answer

Oxford is in Oxford, UK. St George's is in London, UK. Tuition is £9,250/year at both for UK home applicants; the main cost difference is accommodation (London accommodation typically runs 30-50% above the national average).

Question 8

When does each school release decisions?

Accepted Answer

Oxford typically releases medicine decisions January. St George's releases medicine decisions Rolling-basis after Interviews have finished. If one is earlier than the other, you may need to hold a decision while waiting for the second school — be ready to compare in real time.

Question 9

Should I apply to both Oxford and St George's?

Accepted Answer

You can — UCAS allows 4 medicine/dentistry choices in total, so listing both is feasible if your profile fits each school's selection algorithm. Apply to both only if your UCAT, GCSE and predicted-grade profile is competitive against each school's published weighting. A common mistake is using two of your four slots on similar schools when a more spread-out portfolio (one safe + one stretch) would maximise overall offer probability.

Comparison field	OxfordOxford	St George'sLondon
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Location	Oxford, UK	London, UK
A-Level offer	AAA at A-level (and AAA predictions) including Chemistry plus one of Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics	A*AA or AAA at A-level (offer depends on cohort strength). Predicted AAA required including Chemistry and Biology / Human Biology.
TrueScore	2230	1950
UCAT home cut-off	~2230+ /2700 for high interview chances; mean offer-holder ≈ 2348 (2025 entry)	~1950+ /2700 (2025 entry cut-off ≈ 1950; 2024 entry was 2018)
Interview format	Traditional or Panel Interviews	Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Post-interview chance	Home student: 165/393 = 42% (2025); International: 8/33 = 24%. ~425 total home + international shortlisted each year.	Home Undergrad (2024): 247/677 = 36% (or 423/686 = 62% inc. deferred); Overseas Undergrad: 25/146 = 17% (or 58/152 = 38% inc. deferred)
Decision date	January	Rolling-basis after Interviews have finished

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