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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Leicester Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Leicester, UKEstablished 1975Interviews December - MarchDecisions March onwards
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About Leicester
Leicester combines UCAT and GCSE into a single /96 score and uses an MMI that prioritises the substance of answers over polished phrasing.
What makes it different
Combined UCAT + GCSE scoring out of 96. Predicted A-level applicants only need AAB UKWPMed; achieved-grade applicants assessed in top 5 deciles UCAT instead. Personal statement is not routinely used.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB with problem-based learning. Clinical placements across Leicestershire NHS hospitals (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield, Kettering, Lincoln).
Research strengths
Leicester has notable research strength in Cardiovascular medicine, Cancer & genomics, Public & population health, Genetics.
Intercalation
Optional intercalated BSc - selective.
Interview
Leicester interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). In-person MMI testing problem solving, analytical reasoning, communication, writing, listening and speaking abilities. Plenty of follow-up questioning, so staying focused on the actual question matters.
Intake
~270 home + ~30 international places per year (A100 standard 5-year programme).
At a glance
Founded in 1975, based in Leicester. Programmes offered: Medicine, Medical Sciences, Genetics.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Leicester
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Leicester 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.
- Home1750
- Contextual1700
- International1950
- Graduate1900
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Leicester
A-Level requirements
A*AA at A-level including Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology - A* must be in one of the sciences
Contextual A-Level offer
Predicted ABB acceptable for UKWPMed (widening-access) applicants
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Psychology. A* must fall in one of the sciences.
A-Level resit policy
Resit applicants who did not attain required grades at first sitting only considered if they previously held a conditional firm offer from Leicester and have significant mitigating circumstances
GCSE requirements
Minimum grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Science). Resits in English Language and Maths accepted to meet minimums; resits in other subjects only with very significant mitigating circumstances.
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall, 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science / Maths / Psychology
Graduate-entry degree requirement
2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in any honours degree. Achieved-grades graduate route assessed at 5th decile UCAT minimum.
UCAT Selection at Leicester
Weighting
Combined UCAT + GCSE points /96 (UCAT /48 by decile, GCSE /48 with grade 9 = 6pts in new system). Min req UCAT 1680. Predicted-grade applicants assessed at 2nd decile minimum; achieved-grade at 5th decile. Personal statement only used in tie-breaks. SJT B4 auto-rejected.
SJT band
Band 4 automatically rejected - no further use
Contextual / WP eligibility
UKWPMed scheme reduces both academic prediction (ABB instead of AAB) and effective UCAT bar. From 2024-2025 contextual non-eligible cut-off ~2300/3600, while contextual route accepts down to 2300/3600 with weaker GCSEs.
Home - lowest invited
17332021 entry18832022 entry18832023 entry17252024 entry17252025 entry
International - lowest invited
19282023 entry19132024 entry
Combined UCAT + GCSE points /96 (48 + 48). UCAT scoring /48 by decile: min 1680 = 33pts, 1700-1749 = 34pts, 1750-1799 = 35pts. SJT B4 auto-rejected.
SJT Band
Band 4 automatically rejected - no further use
Specialities offered
Medicine, Medical Sciences, Genetics
Interview
How Leicester interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - March
Decision date
March onwards
Post-interview chances
UK Undergraduate: 797/1351 = 59% (2025); UK Graduate: 19/32 = 59%; Overseas Undergraduate: 57/199 = 29%
Tutor insight
Resist padding answers with long words - Leicester rewards what is said, not how impressive it sounds. Prepare but avoid heavy rehearsal; if you sound robotic on the day, the conversational style of the follow-ups will catch it.
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Leicester — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~1750+ /2700 with strong GCSE/8× grade 9s (2025 entry cut-off ≈ 1725). Contextual applicants: ~1725+ /2700 (UKWPMed; 2024 contextual cut-off ≈ 1763). International applicants: ~1950+ /2700 (2024 entry cut-off ≈ 1913; mean invited 2153). Combined UCAT + GCSE points /96 (48 + 48). UCAT scoring /48 by decile: min 1680 = 33pts, 1700-1749 = 34pts, 1750-1799 = 35pts. SJT B4 auto-rejected.
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). In-person MMI testing problem solving, analytical reasoning, communication, writing, listening and speaking abilities. Plenty of follow-up questioning, so staying focused on the actual question matters.
Leicester typically interviews in December - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Combined UCAT + GCSE scoring out of 96. Predicted A-level applicants only need AAB UKWPMed; achieved-grade applicants assessed in top 5 deciles UCAT instead. Personal statement is not routinely used.
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