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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Surrey (GEM) Medical School
2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
University of Surrey in Guildford runs a graduate-entry medicine course for 2027 entry, asking for minimum 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject - all disciplines are given equal consideration. It publishes no fixed UCAT cut-off; NextGen MedPrep's TrueScore model predicts 1700+ for an interview invitation (graduate tier, 2027 entry). Surrey holds multiple mini interviews (MMI): December 2026 - March 2027. Decisions for 2027 entry: March 2027 onwards.
- Location
- Guildford, UK
- Established
- 2024
- Interviews (2027 entry)
- December 2026 - March 2027
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- March 2027 onwards
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What the Surrey (GEM) medicine course is like
Spiral + Team-based learning, 4 years (graduate entry), placements in Surrey and the wider South East.
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About Surrey (GEM)
Surrey's graduate-entry medical school takes a technology-forward approach to teaching, with an emphasis on innovation in healthcare delivery.
What makes Surrey (GEM) different
New graduate-entry school taking a technology-forward approach to teaching. Still under GMC review, so the University of Exeter acts as the contingency awarding body until Surrey's own accreditation completes - worth confirming before you accept an offer.
Surrey (GEM) course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Four-year accelerated graduate-entry MBChB. Surrey-based with South-East NHS placements.
Surrey (GEM) research strengths
Surrey (GEM) is strong in these research areas:
- Translational health
- Population health
Intercalation at Surrey (GEM)
Not standard (4-year accelerated graduate-entry).
How the Surrey (GEM) interview runs
Format: Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
MMI format with multiple stations assessing communication, ethical reasoning and problem-solving.
Surrey (GEM) intake
~30-50 places per year (small newer cohort).
Where Surrey (GEM) is
University of Surrey was founded in 2024 and is based in Guildford.
Programmes offered:
- Medicine
- Healthcare Technology
- Clinical Practice
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Predicted UCAT for Surrey (GEM)
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Surrey (GEM) 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 Surrey (GEM)
Surrey (GEM) at a glance
| Degree requirement | Minimum 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject - all disciplines are given equal consideration |
|---|---|
| NGMP TrueScore (2027 entry) | 1700+ predicted for interview (graduate tier) |
| Interview format | Multiple mini interviews (MMI) |
| Intake | ~30-50 places per year (small newer cohort) |
| Decisions (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
| A-Level requirements | Graduate entry - 2:1 or above in any subject |
|---|---|
| GCSE requirements | GCSE Maths and English at grade C/5 or above |
| Graduate-entry degree requirement | Minimum 2:1 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject - all disciplines are given equal consideration. |
| Alternative qualifications | Graduate-entry only (4-year BMBS). GAMSAT is the general admission test; UCAT is accepted only from Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science, Chemistry or Natural Sciences graduates. Open to UK and international applicants (IELTS 7.0 overall and in every component). The University of Exeter is the contingency awarding body while Surrey completes GMC accreditation. |
UCAT Selection at Surrey (GEM)
Weighting
Graduate-entry programme. UCAT required as part of selection but no formal weighting published. Newer school - methodology may evolve as cycles run.
Contextual / WP eligibility
New graduate-entry programme with technology-forward teaching focus. No specific contextual scheme published.
No numeric cut-off is published; scores sort applicants into interview, waitlist or rejection. Do not assume a UCAT route - for most degree subjects GAMSAT is the only option.
| Specialities offered | Medicine, Healthcare Technology, Clinical Practice |
|---|
Interview
How Surrey (GEM) interviews applicants
| Format | Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) |
|---|---|
| Interview window (2027 entry) | December 2026 - March 2027 |
| Decision date (2027 entry) | March 2027 onwards |
Tutor insight
Surrey leans into healthcare technology and innovation in teaching - research the curriculum specifically, and be ready to discuss how you see technology reshaping medicine. Newer schools reward applicants who clearly chose them for the right reasons.
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Graduate entry - 2:1 or above in any subject
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