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UK Medicine · 2027 Entry
Worcester Medical School Medical School2027 Entry Requirements & Interview Format
Location Worcester, UKEstablished 2024Interviews January - MarchDecisions March onwards
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Overview
About Worcester Medical School
Worcester partners with Swansea for degree accreditation while completing GMC accreditation. Community-focused course with West Midlands placements.
What makes it different
Partnership with Swansea University Medical School (provides degree accreditation while Worcester completes GMC accreditation). Emphasis on community-based learning and serving local populations in the West Midlands.
Course & teaching
PBL curriculum. Five-year MBChB. Worcester-based with West Midlands NHS placements (Worcestershire Acute Hospitals).
Research strengths
Worcester Medical School has notable research strength in Public health, Primary care, Mental health.
Intercalation
Optional - limited spaces.
Interview
Worcester Medical School interviews via Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). MMI format with stations focused on patient-centred care, communication skills and ethical reasoning.
Intake
~30-50 places per year (small newer cohort).
At a glance
Founded in 2024, based in Worcester. Programmes offered: Medicine, Community Healthcare, Primary Care, Patient-Centred Care.
TrueScore
Predicted UCAT for Worcester Medical School
TrueScore
What is TrueScore?
A data-driven estimate of the UCAT score you'll likely need to be invited to interview at Worcester 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.
- Graduate1900
Entry requirements
What you need to apply to Worcester Medical School
A-Level requirements
BBB including Chemistry and Biology
GCSE requirements
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade 5/B or above (or equivalent)
Graduate-entry degree requirement
2:1 (Upper-second-class Honours) or above in any honours degree (relevant subject preferred but not required)
Alternative qualifications
Graduate-entry only (4-year MBChB). UCAT or GAMSAT accepted (applicant submits the better score). New programme partnered with Swansea University Medical School for degree accreditation while undergoing GMC accreditation.
UCAT Selection at Worcester Medical School
Weighting
Graduate-entry programme. UCAT or GAMSAT accepted (applicant choice). Recent shortlisting threshold ~1870 /2700 UCAT. No fixed cut-off published; depends on applicant cohort each year.
Contextual / WP eligibility
Community-medicine focus on West Midlands placements. Programme is undergoing GMC accreditation - degrees awarded by Swansea while accreditation completes.
Graduate-entry programme accepting UCAT OR GAMSAT (applicant submits the better score). Partnership with Swansea University Medical School for degree accreditation while completing GMC accreditation.
Specialities offered
Medicine, Community Healthcare, Primary Care, Patient-Centred Care
Interview
How Worcester Medical School interviews applicants
Format
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)
Interview window
January - March
Decision date
March onwards
Tutor insight
Worcester's partnership with Swansea (for degree accreditation) means you'll graduate with a recognised UK Primary Medical Qualification. Patient-centred and community-focused answers tend to land well in scenario stations. UCAT or GAMSAT both accepted - submit your stronger score.
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Worcester Medical School — frequently asked questions
BBB including Chemistry and Biology
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI). MMI format with stations focused on patient-centred care, communication skills and ethical reasoning.
Worcester Medical School typically interviews in January - March.
Decisions are released March onwards.
Partnership with Swansea University Medical School (provides degree accreditation while Worcester completes GMC accreditation). Emphasis on community-based learning and serving local populations in the West Midlands.
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