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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Manchester Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Manchester, UKEstablished 1824Interviews December - FebruaryDecisions March onwards
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About Manchester
Manchester is one of the largest UK medical schools, with a five-station MMI, supportive interview style and strong clinical placements across Greater Manchester.
What makes it different
Large medical school with a diverse student body and strong research links. Cut-offs are met-or-not - historically every applicant beyond the threshold has been interviewed. SJT band 1 or 2 required (band 3/4 not currently considered).
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB built around problem-based learning. Clinical placements distributed across Greater Manchester NHS sector hospitals from Year 3.
Research strengths
Manchester has notable research strength in Inflammation & repair, Cancer, Cardiovascular sciences, Mental health.
Intercalation
Optional intercalated BSc/MRes between Years 3 and 5.
Interview
Manchester interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Five-station MMI including a role-play that assesses verbal and non-verbal communication and empathy, plus typical MMI questions on motivation, ethics and teamwork. One station may ask you to elaborate on parts of your application form.
Intake
~370 home + ~30 international A106 places + ~50 GEM A101 places per year.
At a glance
Founded in 1824, based in Manchester. Programmes offered: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Manchester
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Manchester 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.
- Home2050
- Contextual1900
- International2050
- Graduate2080
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Manchester
A-Level requirements
AAA at A-level including Chemistry or Biology, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Maths / Further Maths / Physics / Psychology. No use of predicted grades.
Contextual A-Level offer
AAB at A-level for WP+ contextual applicants. ABB for refugee or care-experienced (WP++) applicants.
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry or Biology required, plus one of Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Further Mathematics / Physics / Psychology
A-Level resit policy
Resits accepted: ABB needed on first attempt and then offer becomes A*A*A
GCSE requirements
At least 7 GCSEs at grade 7, 8 or 9. English Language or Literature, Mathematics, and 2 Science subjects must be at grade 6 or above. WP+/WP++: 6 GCSEs at grade 7+ accepted. GCSE resits permitted; up to one Level 2 BTEC may be counted.
International Baccalaureate
37 points overall, 7,6,6 at Higher Level including HL Chemistry or Biology plus one further science / Maths / Psychology
Graduate-entry degree requirement
2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above. Accelerated A101 4-year Graduate Entry Medicine programme available - UCAT scored separately for graduates.
UCAT Selection at Manchester
Weighting
Met-or-not cut-offs: applicants above the cohort UCAT threshold (with B1/B2 SJT and minimum GCSE) are interviewed. Personal statement not scored. GCSE used as minimum eligibility only (≥7 grade 7s, including English/Maths/2 sciences). When highly scoring candidates exceed slots, ranked by total UCAT + SJT band.
SJT band
Band 1 or 2 - do not currently consider B3/4
Contextual / WP eligibility
WP+ scheme: 6 GCSEs at grade 7+ accepted (vs 7 standard); offer reduced AAA → AAB. WP++ refugee/care experienced: AAA → ABB offer. UCAT cut-off ~150 below standard for WP+.
Home - lowest invited
19582020 entry19802021 entry20482022 entry20632023 entry20252024 entry20332025 entry
Contextual - lowest invited
18752024 entry18902025 entry
Graduate - lowest invited
20252024 entry20702025 entry
Met-or-not cut-offs - historically every applicant above threshold is interviewed. SJT B3/4 not considered. Manchester predicts 1800-1900 / 2700 for 2026 entry.
SJT Band
Band 1 or 2 - do not currently consider B3/4
Specialities offered
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy
Interview
How Manchester interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
December - February
Decision date
March onwards
Post-interview chances
Home applicants: 896/1285 = 70% (2025); International: 162/322 = 50%; A101 Graduate: 87/120 = 73%
Tutor insight
Be ready to talk in detail about non-academic experiences - Manchester drops the application form into questioning. The role-play station rewards genuine empathy and clear non-verbal communication, so practise these specifically rather than relying on memorised answers.
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Manchester — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: ~2030+ /2700 with B1 or B2 SJT (2025 entry cut-off ≈ 2033). Contextual applicants: ~1890+ /2700 WP+ (2025 entry cut-off ≈ 1890). International applicants: ~2030+ /2700 (similar threshold to home, ranked separately). Met-or-not cut-offs - historically every applicant above threshold is interviewed. SJT B3/4 not considered. Manchester predicts 1800-1900 / 2700 for 2026 entry.
AAA including Chemistry and Biology
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). Five-station MMI including a role-play that assesses verbal and non-verbal communication and empathy, plus typical MMI questions on motivation, ethics and teamwork. One station may ask you to elaborate on parts of your application form.
Manchester typically interviews in December - February.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Large medical school with a diverse student body and strong research links. Cut-offs are met-or-not - historically every applicant beyond the threshold has been interviewed. SJT band 1 or 2 required (band 3/4 not currently considered).
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