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Oxford vs UCL

Side-by-side medical school comparison: entry requirements, UCAT cut-offs, interview formats, post-interview chances and more.

Side-by-side comparison

Oxford

Oxford

UCL

London

Location
Oxford, UK
London, UK
A-Level offer
A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics
A*AA including Chemistry and Biology
UCAT home cut-off
~2230+ aim for high interview chances; mean offer holder ~2230+
~2080+ (non-contextual)
Interview format
Traditional or Panel Interviews
MMI (Home), Traditional (International)
Post-interview chance
Decision date
January
Decisions are made after all the Interviews have been completed

Common questions

What UCAT score do I need for Oxford vs UCL?+
Oxford typically requires ~2230+ aim for high interview chances; mean offer holder ~2230+. UCL typically requires ~2080+ (non-contextual). UCAT cut-offs change year to year and depend on contextual flags, so check each school's latest published thresholds.
How do interviews differ between Oxford and UCL?+
Oxford uses Traditional interview (Traditional or Panel Interviews). UCL uses Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI (Home), Traditional (International)).
What A-Level grades do Oxford and UCL require?+
Oxford: A*AA including Chemistry and Biology/Physics/Mathematics. UCL: A*AA including Chemistry and Biology.
Where are Oxford and UCL located?+
Oxford is in Oxford, UK. UCL is in London, UK.