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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Hertfordshire Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Hatfield, UKEstablished 2025Interviews December - MarchDecisions March onwards
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Overview
About Hertfordshire
New international-focused medical school at the University of Hertfordshire, accepting direct applications outside UCAS in addition to the standard 4 medical choices.
What makes it different
For international students only and new this year - can apply directly in addition to your 4 UCAS medical choices, so no harm in giving it a try. New medical school actively seeking links with international applicants.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB. Hertfordshire-based with East-of-England NHS placements.
Research strengths
Hertfordshire has notable research strength in Pharmacy & pharmacology, Public health, Primary care.
Intercalation
Optional - limited spaces.
Interview
Hertfordshire interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Applicants are ranked by UCAT score and a fixed number invited to an Interview Day, provided they meet academic minimums. Interview format includes typical MMI-style stations.
Intake
~50-100 places per year (newer cohort).
At a glance
Founded in 2025, based in Hatfield. Programmes offered: Medicine, International Medicine.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Hertfordshire
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire
A-Level requirements
AAA at A-level including Chemistry or Biology, completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years. Applicants encouraged to consider Arts/Humanities for their 3rd A-level.
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry or Biology required (only one is essential)
GCSE requirements
Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (or Dual Award Science)
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology
Alternative qualifications
New international-only medicine course for 2026 entry. Applied to directly outside the standard UCAS medicine route - can be added to your 4 UCAS medical choices with no opportunity cost. SJT not used.
UCAT Selection at Hertfordshire
Weighting
UCAT-led ranking once academic minimums are met. Top scorers invited to interview until interview slots are filled. SJT not used. New school for 2026 entry - methodology may evolve.
SJT band
No usage mentioned in any selection policy
Contextual / WP eligibility
International-only intake. Can be applied to in addition to standard 4 UCAS medical choices, with no opportunity cost.
International students only. SJT not used. New school for 2026 entry - cut-offs will be set as the cycle runs.
SJT Band
No usage mentioned in any selection policy
Specialities offered
Medicine, International Medicine
Interview
How Hertfordshire interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - March
Decision date
March onwards
Tutor insight
Because this can be added to your existing UCAS choices, the calculus is heavily in your favour - apply if you meet the requirements. As a new international-only course, expect cut-offs to be less predictable than at established schools.
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Hertfordshire — frequently asked questions
AAA offer including chemistry or biology, completed in one sitting across a maximum of two years. Applicants encouraged to consider arts/humanities for their 3rd A-level. GCSEs: minimum 5 subjects at grade 6 including English, maths, biology, chemistry and physics (or dual award).
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Applicants are ranked by UCAT score and a fixed number invited to an Interview Day, provided they meet academic minimums. Interview format includes typical MMI-style stations.
Hertfordshire typically interviews in December - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
For international students only and new this year - can apply directly in addition to your 4 UCAS medical choices, so no harm in giving it a try. New medical school actively seeking links with international applicants.
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