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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Hull York (HYMS) Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Hull/York, UKEstablished 2003Interviews December - MarchDecisions March onwards
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About Hull York (HYMS)
Hull York uses a points-based shortlist and an unusual 5-station MMI that includes a tutor-led PBL group exercise reflecting the course's problem-based curriculum.
What makes it different
Points-based shortlisting: UCAT decile (/35) + SJT (/15) + GCSE top 6 subjects (/35) + contextual data (/15). The PBL group exercise is unusual among UK medical schools and reflects HYMS's problem-based curriculum.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBBS jointly run by Hull and York universities. Clinical placements across Hull, York, Scarborough, and Yorkshire NHS sites.
Research strengths
Hull York (HYMS) has notable research strength in Cancer research, Cardiovascular medicine, Public health, Population health.
Intercalation
Optional intercalated BSc.
Interview
Hull York (HYMS) interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Five-station MMI: two 10-minute mini-interviews with 5 minutes' prep each, a 10-minute student station, a 20-minute PBL group exercise led by a tutor, and a 5-minute scenario station built around a pre-recorded video.
Intake
~165 home + ~25 international places per year.
At a glance
Founded in 2003, based in Hull/York. Programmes offered: Medicine, Medical Education.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Hull York (HYMS)
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Hull York (HYMS) 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.
- Home1980
- Contextual1700
- International2020
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Hull York (HYMS)
A-Level requirements
AAA at A-level including Biology and Chemistry (3 A-levels studied and awarded concurrently)
Contextual A-Level offer
ABB at A-level for widening-access applicants
Required A-Level subjects
Biology and Chemistry both required. AAB + grade A in EPQ also accepted.
A-Level resit policy
Resits accepted only if first sitting was BBB or higher. Applicants may repeat or restart Year 12 once with no restrictions.
GCSE requirements
Minimum 6 GCSEs at grade 4/C or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 6/B or above. GCSE resits accepted (including pending).
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry
UCAT Selection at Hull York (HYMS)
Weighting
Points system /100: UCAT decile /35 + SJT /15 + GCSE (top 6) /35 + contextual /15. 2023 entry cut-off was 70/100; 2025 estimated higher. Top decile UCAT = 35/35; SJT B1 = 15. Personal statement not scored. SJT band 4 auto-rejected.
SJT band
Used to shortlist, scored /15. Band 4 automatically rejected. (B1 = 15, B2 ≈ 10, B3 ≈ 5)
Contextual / WP eligibility
Up to 15 contextual points (UK school leavers only) for meeting at least 2 of: POLAR Q1/Q2 home postcode, no parental higher-education experience, UCAT bursary recipient. WP applicants on recognised programmes need only minimum entry requirements + 4th decile UCAT.
Home - lowest invited
18752023 entry
Points system: UCAT /35 by decile + SJT /15 + GCSE /35 (top 6) + contextual /15 = 100. 2023 entry cut-off was 70/100. Band 4 SJT auto-rejected.
SJT Band
Used to shortlist, scored /15. Band 4 automatically rejected. (B1 = 15, B2 ≈ 10, B3 ≈ 5)
Specialities offered
Medicine, Medical Education
Interview
How Hull York (HYMS) interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - March
Decision date
March onwards
Post-interview chances
All (2024): 678/750 = 90%; Home: 655/695 = 94%; Overseas: 20/55 = 36%
Tutor insight
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Hull York (HYMS) — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~2010+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s safest (~7th decile UCAT); ~1950+ consider with strong GCSE/SJT mix. Contextual applicants: ~1700+ /2700 with WP eligibility (4th decile minimum + minimum entry requirements). International applicants: ~2020+ /2700 (similar threshold to home, ranked separately). Points system: UCAT /35 by decile + SJT /15 + GCSE /35 (top 6) + contextual /15 = 100. 2023 entry cut-off was 70/100. Band 4 SJT auto-rejected.
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Five-station MMI: two 10-minute mini-interviews with 5 minutes' prep each, a 10-minute student station, a 20-minute PBL group exercise led by a tutor, and a 5-minute scenario station built around a pre-recorded video.
Hull York (HYMS) typically interviews in December - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Points-based shortlisting: UCAT decile (/35) + SJT (/15) + GCSE top 6 subjects (/35) + contextual data (/15). The PBL group exercise is unusual among UK medical schools and reflects HYMS's problem-based curriculum.
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