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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Keele Medical School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Keele University in Staffordshire asks 2027-entry medicine applicants for A*AA at A-level (contextual offer AAA). Its published home UCAT threshold was ~1700+ /2700 absolute minimum (with 15/25 total score or 14/25 + 600+ VR). Keele holds a traditional interview: December 2026 - March 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 2027 onwards.
- Location
- Staffordshire, UK
- Established
- 1978
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- December 2026 - March 2027
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- March 2027 onwards
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How to get into Keele medicine
Step-by-step: entry requirements, UCAT prep, personal statement, interview format and the key deadlines.
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What the Keele medicine course is like
Spiral + Integrated + Problem-based learning + Case-based learning, 5 years, placements in Staffordshire, Shropshire and neighbouring counties.
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About Keele
Medical school with focus on rural and community medicine.
What makes Keele different
Personal statement is heavily weighted (/15 of the /25 total score) - Keele has very specific PS criteria. Strong PS with band 1-2 SJT can compensate for relatively low UCAT. International applicants selected on UCAT only.
Keele course & teaching
Spiral curriculum. Five-year MBChB with spiral curriculum. Strong rural/community placement strand across Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire.
Keele research strengths
Keele is strong in these research areas:
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Primary care research
- Mental health
- Pharmacology
Intercalation at Keele
Optional intercalated BSc/MRes.
How the Keele interview runs
Format: Two 15-minute structured online interviews (traditional format; Microsoft Teams), usually in the same half-day session
Keele's 2027-entry selection uses two 15-minute structured online interviews via Microsoft Teams, each with two interviewers and usually both in the same half-day session, discussing pre-released GMC 'Good Medical Practice' guidance and a case scenario. Not an MMI.
Keele intake
~150 home + ~10 international places per year (5-year MBChB) + ~30 Health Foundation Year places.
Where Keele is
Keele University was founded in 1978 and is based in Staffordshire.
Programmes offered:
- Medicine
- Community Medicine
- Primary Care
Practise
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Predicted UCAT for Keele
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Keele 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.
- Home1900
- Contextual1700
- International1950
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Entry requirements
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Keele at a glance
| A-level offer | A*AA |
|---|---|
| Contextual offer | AAA |
| UCAT (home) | ~1700+ /2700 absolute minimum (with 15/25 total score or 14/25 + 600+ VR) |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 1900+ predicted for interview (home tier) |
| Interview format | Traditional interview |
| Intake | ~150 home + ~10 international places per year (5-year MBChB) + ~30 Health Foundation Year places |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| A-Level requirements | A*AA at A-level (or AAA + grade A in EPQ as alternative) |
|---|---|
| Contextual A-Level offer | AAA at A-level for contextual applicants |
| Required A-Level subjects | One of Biology / Chemistry required, plus a second from Chemistry / Biology / Mathematics / Physics / Economics / Psychology |
| A-Level resit policy | Resits only accepted with the new achieved grades after completion of A-level resits - predicted resit grades not used in shortlisting |
| GCSE requirements | Five GCSEs at grade 7/A or above, plus minimum grade 6 in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics (6-6 Combined Science accepted as equivalent) |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level - including HL Biology or Chemistry plus a second science / Maths / Economics / Psychology |
UCAT Selection at Keele
Weighting
Points system /25: Personal Statement /15 (scored against published criteria) + UCAT /5 (decile-based: 5pts top 20%, 4pts top 40%, 3pts top 60%, 2pts minimum 1700) + SJT /2 + contextual /3. Cut-off 15/25 home (14/25 acceptable with 600+ VR). International applicants ranked on UCAT alone with 1950+ minimum.
SJT band
Band 4 automatically rejected. Band 3 can compensate with higher stats. Scored /2 (B1=2, B2=1, B3=0).
Contextual / WP eligibility
Up to 3 contextual points: 1pt for UCAT bursary, 1pt for other contextual factors, 1pt for local school. Standard offer A*AA → AAA contextual.
Points system /25: PS /15 + UCAT /5 (decile-based) + SJT /2 + contextual /3. Cut-off 15/25 (or 14/25 + 600+ VR).
| SJT Band | Band 4 automatically rejected. Band 3 can compensate with higher stats. Scored /2 (B1=2, B2=1, B3=0). |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Medicine, Community Medicine, Primary Care |
Interview
How Keele interviews applicants
| Format | Two 15-minute structured online interviews (traditional format; Microsoft Teams), usually in the same half-day session |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | December 2026 - March 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| Post-interview chances | International: 23/54 = 43%; Home Non-Contextual: 167/491 = 34% |
Tutor insight
Treat the interview as a conversation: interviewers actively want you to do well and will guide you with prompts. The PS criteria are explicit and worth meeting precisely - the easiest 15 points in the application come from a tailored personal statement.
Practice
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Checked field-by-field against Keele University's official course page in our August 2026 source review.
FAQ
Keele — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~1700+ /2700 absolute minimum (with 15/25 total score or 14/25 + 600+ VR). Top 20% UCAT (~2100+) maximises points.. Contextual applicants: ~1700+ /2700 with up to 3 contextual points (UCAT bursary, postcode, local school). International applicants: ~1950+ /2700 minimum requirement; 2024 entry international avg 1882, lowest 1763. Points system /25: PS /15 + UCAT /5 (decile-based) + SJT /2 + contextual /3. Cut-off 15/25 (or 14/25 + 600+ VR).
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