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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
University of Greater Manchester Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Bolton, UKEstablished 2024Interviews December - MarchDecisions March onwards
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Overview
About University of Greater Manchester
New medical school at the University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton), serving international applicants and potentially home applicants.
What makes it different
Potentially open to UK applicants this year - enquire for more details. International students can apply directly in addition to their 4 UCAS medical choices.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB built around problem-based learning. Manchester-affiliated with Greater Manchester NHS placements.
Research strengths
University of Greater Manchester has notable research strength in Inflammation & repair, Cancer, Cardiovascular sciences, Mental health.
Intercalation
Optional intercalated BSc/MRes between Years 3 and 5.
Interview
University of Greater Manchester interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). International applicants shortlisted on personal statement and UCAT score. Home applicants (where accepted) shortlisted on personal statement only. Interview includes typical MMI stations.
Intake
~50 places per year (smaller satellite cohort).
At a glance
Founded in 2024, based in Bolton. Programmes offered: Medicine, Community Medicine.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for University of Greater Manchester
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at University of Greater Manchester 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.
- International1700
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to University of Greater Manchester
A-Level requirements
Minimum AAB at A-level (offer and prediction) including Chemistry or Biology and one further subject from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics. Completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years.
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry or Biology required, plus a further subject from Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics
A-Level resit policy
Resits may be considered
GCSE requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including Mathematics, English Language and two science subjects. Resits accepted in GCSE English Language or Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate
34 points overall, 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology
Alternative qualifications
Newer school primarily admitting international students. Home applicant eligibility may shift year to year - confirm directly with admissions before applying. Personal-statement-led shortlisting (no SJT use, UCAT not used for home applicants).
UCAT Selection at University of Greater Manchester
Weighting
Home applicants: UCAT not used - shortlisting based on personal statement alone. International applicants: UCAT considered alongside personal statement (no published cut-off). SJT not used.
SJT band
No usage mentioned in any selection policy
Contextual / WP eligibility
New regional medical school. Home applicant eligibility may shift year to year - applicants should confirm directly with admissions.
No SJT use. Personal-statement-led shortlisting. International applicants can apply directly in addition to UCAS choices.
SJT Band
No usage mentioned in any selection policy
Specialities offered
Medicine, Community Medicine
Interview
How University of Greater Manchester interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - March
Decision date
March onwards
Tutor insight
Personal statement carries unusual weight here, so invest time in it specifically for Greater Manchester. As a new school, the home/international policy may shift - confirm your eligibility directly with admissions before assuming you can apply.
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University of Greater Manchester — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: UCAT not used for home applicants - shortlisted on personal statement only. International applicants: ~1700+ /2700 estimated (UCAT considered alongside personal statement; no published cut-off). No SJT use. Personal-statement-led shortlisting. International applicants can apply directly in addition to UCAS choices.
Minimum AAB offer/prediction, must include chemistry or biology and one further subject from biology/chemistry/physics/maths. Completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years. May consider resits. GCSEs: 5 subjects at grade 6, must include maths, English language and two sciences; will consider resits in GCSE English language or maths.
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). International applicants shortlisted on personal statement and UCAT score. Home applicants (where accepted) shortlisted on personal statement only. Interview includes typical MMI stations.
University of Greater Manchester typically interviews in December - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Potentially open to UK applicants this year - enquire for more details. International students can apply directly in addition to their 4 UCAS medical choices.
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