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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Lincoln Medical School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
University of Lincoln in Lincoln asks 2027-entry medicine applicants for AAA at A-level (contextual offer AAB). Its published home UCAT threshold was ~1700+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s at GCSE (combined ~51/60 target). Lincoln Medical School holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): December 2026 - March 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 2027 onwards.
- Location
- Lincoln, UK
- Established
- 2019
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- December 2026 - March 2027
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- March 2027 onwards
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How to get into Lincoln Medical School medicine
Step-by-step: entry requirements, UCAT prep, personal statement, interview format and the key deadlines.
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What the Lincoln Medical School medicine course is like
Case-based learning, 5 years, placements in Lincolnshire.
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About Lincoln Medical School
Lincoln is one of the most SJT-heavy schools in the UK, scoring SJT band /15 and rewarding high band 1 applicants even at relatively modest UCAT scores.
What makes Lincoln Medical School different
Strong choice for low-UCAT, high-SJT applicants. SJT scored heavily (B1 = 15, B2 = 10, B3 = 5, B4 = 0). A band 1 SJT can offset a relatively modest UCAT score in the overall ranking.
Lincoln Medical School course & teaching
Integrated curriculum. Five-year MBBChir partnered with Nottingham. Lincoln-based teaching with Lincolnshire NHS clinical placements (Lincoln County Hospital, Pilgrim Hospital Boston, Grantham).
Lincoln Medical School research strengths
Lincoln Medical School is strong in these research areas:
- Rural & remote medicine
- Population health
- Mental health
- Primary care
Intercalation at Lincoln Medical School
Optional intercalated BMedSci.
How the Lincoln Medical School interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
MMI format with stations covering motivation, ethical reasoning, prioritisation scenarios and role-play. Mix of traditional medical-school questions and broader problem-solving.
Lincoln Medical School intake
~80 places per year (small cohort, focused on Lincolnshire placements).
Where Lincoln Medical School is
University of Lincoln was founded in 2019 and is based in Lincoln.
Programmes offered:
- Medicine
- Community Medicine
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Predicted UCAT for Lincoln Medical School
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A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Lincoln Medical School 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.
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Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Lincoln Medical School
Lincoln Medical School at a glance
| A-level offer | AAA |
|---|---|
| Contextual offer | AAB |
| UCAT (home) | ~1700+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s at GCSE (combined ~51/60 target) |
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 1700+ predicted for interview (home tier) |
| Interview format | Multiple mini interviews (MMI) |
| Intake | ~80 places per year (small cohort, focused on Lincolnshire placements) |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| A-Level requirements | AAA at A-level which must include Biology (or Human Biology) at grade A. Chemistry is NOT required at A-level. |
|---|---|
| Contextual A-Level offer | AAB for contextual offers, still including Biology (or Human Biology). |
| Required A-Level subjects | Biology (or Human Biology) required; Chemistry is not required at A-level |
| GCSE requirements | At least six GCSEs at grade 7/A or above including Biology and Chemistry (or Double Science), plus a minimum of grade 6/B in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE resits accepted before the time of application. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points overall with Higher Level Biology at grade 6. Chemistry is required at GCSE level rather than Higher Level. |
UCAT Selection at Lincoln Medical School
Weighting
Points system /60: UCAT cognitive /15 (per-subsection: 801+ = 5pts, 701-800 = 4pts; max from VR + DM + QR) + SJT /15 (B1=15, B2=10, B3=5, B4=auto-reject) + GCSE /30 (top 6, 9=5pts down to 5=1pt). Cut-off ~51/60. NEW system from 2026 entry. Personal statement not used in selection.
SJT band
Band 4 automatically rejected. SJT scored heavily: B1=15, B2=10, B3=5, B4=0.
Contextual / WP eligibility
Substantial WP uplifts: care experienced or refugee status = 15pts each; MEM2 Q1 (Polar4) = 8pts; LMS summer school = 8pts; MEM2 Q2 = 6pts; UCAT bursary = 6pts; Lincolnshire local authority = 1pt.
NEW scoring system for 2026 entry: UCAT cognitive /15 (5pts per subsection 801+), SJT /15 (B1=15), GCSE /30 (top 6, grade 9 = 5pts). Personal statement not used. SJT B4 auto-rejected.
| SJT Band | Band 4 automatically rejected. SJT scored heavily: B1=15, B2=10, B3=5, B4=0. |
|---|---|
| Specialities offered | Medicine, Community Medicine |
Interview
How Lincoln Medical School interviews applicants
| Format | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | December 2026 - March 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| Post-interview chances | All Students (2023): 159/229 = 69% |
Tutor insight
Prioritisation reasoning matters here - practise talking through how you weigh competing factors when making a decision. Frameworks like SPIKES are useful for breaking-bad-news role-play stations, and current NHS news provides good scenario context.
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Where Lincoln Medical School's figures come from
Checked field-by-field against University of Lincoln's official course page on 14 August 2026.
FAQ
Lincoln Medical School — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~1700+ /2700 with B1 SJT and 6× grade 9s at GCSE (combined ~51/60 target). Lower UCAT viable with stronger GCSE/SJT mix.. Contextual applicants: ~1500+ /2700 with WP uplifts (MEM2 Q1 = 8pts; care experienced = 15pts; UCAT bursary = 6pts). NEW scoring system for 2026 entry: UCAT cognitive /15 (5pts per subsection 801+), SJT /15 (B1=15), GCSE /30 (top 6, grade 9 = 5pts). Personal statement not used. SJT B4 auto-rejected.
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