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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Cumbria Medical School Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Carlisle, UKEstablished 2024Interviews January - MarchDecisions March onwards
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Overview
About Cumbria Medical School
Cumbria's medical school was created to address rural-healthcare access in the region, with a curriculum oriented around community placements.
What makes it different
First medical school in Cumbria, focusing on rural and community healthcare to serve underserved areas in the region.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB built around problem-based learning. Cumbria-based with rural/remote NHS placements (UHMBT, NCIC).
Research strengths
Cumbria Medical School has notable research strength in Rural medicine, Public health, Primary care.
Intercalation
Optional - limited spaces.
Interview
Cumbria Medical School interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). MMI format assessing communication, empathy and problem-solving with a focus on rural healthcare scenarios.
Intake
~30 places per year (small newer cohort).
At a glance
Founded in 2024, based in Carlisle. Programmes offered: Medicine, Rural Healthcare, Community Medicine, Primary Care.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Cumbria Medical School
TrueScore
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Cumbria Medical School for 2027 entry entry — based on its published cut-offs and recent admissions data. Treat it as a target to aim past, not a guarantee.
- Home1700
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Cumbria Medical School
A-Level requirements
BBB at A-level including Biology and Chemistry
Required A-Level subjects
Biology and Chemistry both required
GCSE requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject
International Baccalaureate
30 points overall, 5,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry
Alternative qualifications
Newer undergraduate-track medical school (first cohort 2024 entry) delivered with Imperial via Pears Cumbria School of Medicine. UCAT required; specific threshold not publicly disclosed.
UCAT Selection at Cumbria Medical School
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No usage mentioned in any selection policy
Cumbria runs an undergraduate-track medicine programme delivered with Imperial via Pears Cumbria School of Medicine. UCAT required; specific threshold not publicly disclosed.
SJT Band
No usage mentioned in any selection policy
Specialities offered
Medicine, Rural Healthcare, Community Medicine, Primary Care
Interview
How Cumbria Medical School interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
January - March
Decision date
March onwards
Tutor insight
Cumbria's purpose is to serve the local rural population - applicants who can speak to that mission specifically are well-placed. Read up on rural workforce challenges and the differences between urban and rural healthcare delivery.
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Home applicants: ~1700+ /2700 estimated (no published cut-off). Cumbria runs an undergraduate-track medicine programme delivered with Imperial via Pears Cumbria School of Medicine. UCAT required; specific threshold not publicly disclosed.
BBB including Chemistry and Biology
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). MMI format assessing communication, empathy and problem-solving with a focus on rural healthcare scenarios.
Cumbria Medical School typically interviews in January - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
First medical school in Cumbria, focusing on rural and community healthcare to serve underserved areas in the region.
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