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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Exeter Medical School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
University of Exeter Medical School in Exeter, Devon, England, UK asks 2027-entry medicine applicants for A*AA at A-level (contextual offer AAB). Its published home UCAT threshold was ~1880+ /2700 with A*A*A* (5th decile) OR ~2100+ /2700 with A*A*A (8th decile). Exeter holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): December 2026 – March 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 2027 onwards / mid-May 2027.
- Location
- Exeter, Devon, England, UK, UK
- Established
- 2013
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- December 2026 – March 2027
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- March 2027 onwards / mid-May 2027
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What the Exeter medicine course is like
Problem-based learning, 5 years, placements in Devon and Cornwall.
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About Exeter
Exeter runs a short online MMI of 4 stations with notably fewer follow-up questions than peer schools - first answers carry most of the weight.
What makes Exeter different
Focus on non-academic qualities including communication, empathy, role-play and realistic insight into the course and career. Points-based shortlisting combining A-level prediction + UCAT decile (75% academic / 25% UCAT). SJT not used - band 4 is fine.
How the Exeter interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Online MMI via Zoom breakout rooms - typically 4 stations of 5 minutes each, with a few minutes between stations. Strong focus on ethics, personal qualities and motivation. Fewer follow-up questions than at most schools.
Where Exeter is
University of Exeter Medical School was founded in 2013 and is based in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
Programmes offered:
- Primary Care
- Hospital Medicine
- Community Medicine
- Clinical Science
- Rural & Regional Health
Practise
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- International2100
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Entry requirements
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Exeter at a glance
| A-level offer | A*AA |
|---|---|
| Contextual offer | AAB |
| UCAT (home) | ~1880+ /2700 with A*A*A* (5th decile) OR ~2100+ /2700 with A*A*A (8th decile) |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 1900+ predicted for interview (home tier) |
| Interview format | Multiple mini interviews (MMI) |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards / mid-May 2027 |
| A-Level requirements | A*AA at A-level including A in Chemistry and A in Biology |
|---|---|
| Contextual A-Level offer | AAB at A-level for contextual / WP-eligible applicants |
| Required A-Level subjects | Chemistry and Biology both required at grade A or higher |
| A-Level resit policy | Resits accepted - predicted grades can still be considered in shortlisting scores |
| GCSE requirements | Grade 6/B in English Language. No other GCSE requirements. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including HL 6 in Chemistry and HL 6 in Biology. Contextual: 34 points overall, 6,6,5 at Higher Level. |
| Graduate-entry degree requirement | Graduate applicants must sit GAMSAT (rather than UCAT) - no specific minimum degree class published; competitive applicants typically hold a 2:1 or above |
UCAT Selection at Exeter
Weighting
Pre-interview points system: 75% academic (A-level prediction or achieved) + 25% UCAT (decile-based). 2026 entry cut-off 74+/100 home, 80+/100 international. Achieved grades scored more generously than predicted. SJT not used.
SJT band
SJT is not used - band 4 is appropriate
Contextual / WP eligibility
Contextual offer AAB (vs A*AA standard). Contextual UCAT cut-off lowered: 4th decile A*A*A* (~1820 /2700) or 7th decile A*A*A (~2010) accepted. Personal statement not scored.
Points-based system combining A-level prediction (75% weight) + UCAT decile (25% weight). Achieved A-level grades scored more generously than predictions.
| SJT Band | SJT is not used - band 4 is appropriate |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Primary Care, Hospital Medicine, Community Medicine, Clinical Science, Rural & Regional Health |
Interview
How Exeter interviews applicants
| Format | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | December 2026 – March 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards / mid-May 2027 |
| Post-interview chances | International (2026 policy): ~33% (10 places, ~30 interviews); UK Undergrad: 366/696 = 53% |
Tutor insight
Make first answers comprehensive - Exeter rarely follows up to draw out missing detail, so anything you leave out is anything you have lost marks on. Interviewers often sit silent making notes; do not interpret silence as disapproval.
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FAQ
Exeter — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~1880+ /2700 with A*A*A* (5th decile) OR ~2100+ /2700 with A*A*A (8th decile). Points cut-off 74+/100.. Contextual applicants: ~1820+ /2700 with A*A*A* (4th decile) OR ~2010+ /2700 with A*A*A (7th decile). International applicants: ~2100+ /2700 (points cut-off 80+). Points-based system combining A-level prediction (75% weight) + UCAT decile (25% weight). Achieved A-level grades scored more generously than predictions.
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