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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Sheffield Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Sheffield, UKEstablished 1828Interviews (2027 entry) November 2026 - February 2027Decisions (2027 entry) March 2027 onwards
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What the Sheffield medicine course is like
Integrated, 5 years, placements across South Yorkshire and north Derbyshire.
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About Sheffield
Sheffield publishes its MMI station topics in advance and prizes balanced performance across all 9 sections rather than peaks in a few.
What makes Sheffield different
SJT used post-interview as a virtual MMI station rather than in shortlisting. Sheffield prioritises balanced performance - applicants achieving 3/5 or more in every section are favoured over those who peak in some and dip in others.
Sheffield course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB with problem-based learning core. Clinical placements across Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Yorkshire region.
Sheffield research strengths
Sheffield is strong in these research areas:
- Cardiovascular & metabolic medicine
- Neuroscience
- Cancer biology
- Mental health
Intercalation at Sheffield
Optional intercalated BMedSci - selective.
How the Sheffield interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
An MMI of eight stations, each typically 8 minutes, covering communication, breadth of interests, empathy, knowledge of and interest in studying at Sheffield, work experience, motivation, numeracy, critical thinking, understanding of medicine and ethics, values, and resilience.
Your UCAT Situational Judgement Test is treated as a virtual ninth station, converted to a score out of five and added to the eight. Station themes are sent to you when you confirm your interview booking. Interviewers do not see your UCAS personal statement.
Sheffield intake
Plans to invite ~1,150 home + ~100 international applicants for 2026 entry. ~250 places.
Sheffield at a glance
Founded in 1828. Based in Sheffield.
Programmes offered:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Biomedical Sciences
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Sheffield
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Sheffield 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.
- Home2150
- Contextual1800
- International2100
- Graduate1850
Sheffield's TrueScore is 2150. Build a week-by-week UCAT plan that works back from your test date — free for the first two weeks.
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Sheffield
A-Level requirements
AAA at A-level including Chemistry or Biology, plus a second science. A pass in the practical element is required for science A-levels.
Contextual A-Level offer
AAB for Access Sheffield (widening-access) applicants, including Chemistry or Biology at grade A plus a second science. AAB with an EPQ at grade A is also accepted.
Required A-Level subjects
Chemistry or Biology required, plus a second science
A-Level resit policy
Resit accepted with achieved BBB at first sitting; otherwise apply with achieved results.
GCSE requirements
Minimum five GCSEs at grade 7/A, plus grade 6/B or above in Mathematics, English Language and at least one science subject.
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall with 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Chemistry or Biology and a second science, and no less than 4 in any Standard Level subject.
UCAT Selection at Sheffield
Weighting
Wholly UCAT-based shortlisting once GCSE minimum met (5× grade 7). 1800 /2700 absolute minimum threshold. Cut-off varies year-to-year. Personal statement explicitly not used. SJT used post-interview as a virtual 9th MMI station.
SJT band
Band 1/2 appropriate, band 3 may consider, band 4 deprioritised
Contextual / WP eligibility
Access Sheffield / WP routes accept ABB prediction with lower UCAT bar (1800+). Applicants from University of Bradford or Sheffield Hallam University get the lower 1800 threshold.
Home - lowest invited
21202026 entry
International - lowest invited
20702026 entry
Two numbers matter and they are not the same: the published MINIMUM (1800 for 2027) only makes you eligible, after which shortlisting is wholly by UCAT rank. Large year-on-year variation.
SJT Band
Band 1/2 appropriate, band 3 may consider, band 4 deprioritised
Specialities offered
Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences
Interview
How Sheffield interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window (2027 entry)
November 2026 - February 2027
Decision date (2027 entry)
March 2027 onwards
Post-interview chances
All Students (2024): 722/1029 = 70%; International: 55/104 = 53%
Tutor insight
Because topics are published, practise structured answers for every released topic rather than relying on a few strong areas. Aim for consistency: a balanced 3/5 across every station beats a scatter of high and low scores.
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Where Sheffield's figures come from
Checked field-by-field against University of Sheffield's official course page on 11 September 2026.
FAQ
Sheffield — frequently asked questions
Home applicants: 1800+ /2700 is the published minimum for 2027 entry; the actual cut-off runs well above it (2120 for 2026 entry) because applicants above the minimum are then ranked by UCAT.. Contextual applicants: 1800+ /2700 - Access to Sheffield (Medicine) and university pathway students who clear the minimum go straight to interview.. International applicants: 2070+ /2700 (2026 entry). Two numbers matter and they are not the same: the published MINIMUM (1800 for 2027) only makes you eligible, after which shortlisting is wholly by UCAT rank. Large year-on-year variation.
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