KCL Medicine UCAT Cut Off & Entry Requirements (2027 Entry)
Full requirements, with sources
Entry requirements
A-Levels
- You must be taking Biology and Chemistry, both at grade A minimum.1
- General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted as one of your A-Levels.1
- You must pass the practical endorsement in all Science A-Levels (private candidates exempt).1
- EPQ is not considered at any point of the assessment process.1
GCSE
UCAT
Age
- You must turn 18 before starting the second year of the degree - KCL's unusual age rule checks the start of Year 2, not Year 1.1
Resits & reapplying
- Resits are accepted and considered equally with first sittings; second resits need significant mitigating circumstances. Retaking the same subject at the same level - even in a different qualification - counts as a resit.1
- Reapplying is fine - previously unsuccessful applicants can apply again in a later cycle with a new UCAS application and a valid UCAT from that year; each application is judged on its own cycle.
- Transfers into MBBS are not permitted from another medicine programme.1
How KCL selects for interview
Selection & shortlisting
- KCL ranks you for interview on a single score out of 160, built from three parts - the SJT band is no longer used when shortlisting:
- UCAT - up to 100 points. Your percentile within KCL's applicant pool (100 = top).
- GCSEs - up to 40 points. Counted by A*s (grade 8 or 9, any subject): fewer than five A*s = 0 points, then 10/20/30/40 points for 5/6/7/8+.
- Widening participation - up to 20 points. For applicants meeting KCL's WP criteria; KCL doesn't disclose how the 20 points split; our model follows its own tiers, weighting its strongest markers (K+, free school meals, care experience, estrangement) at the full 20, the additional-consideration markers lower, and postcode measures lower again.
- A-Levels earn no points - they're an eligibility gate only. The personal statement and reference are read but never scored.1
- The threshold depends on each year's applicants - our estimate is that 110 out of 160 gives a realistic chance of an interview.
Contextual eligibilityView policy
You count as contextual here if any one of these applies:
What it changes: No contextual reduced offer for A100 - the conditional offer stays A*AA. Contextually eligible applicants are pointed to the Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS (A101), a separate widening-participation course with its own lower entry route.
Interview & offer
Interview & decision
- Interviews are online MMIs, held November to May. Stations assess communication skills, social and ethical issues and general suitability.1
- Offers go to the top performers by interview score until the offer target is reached - there's no post-interview re-rank against UCAT or GCSEs.
- Deferred entry is accepted for Home applicants on a case-by-case basis (not guaranteed). Overseas fee-paying applicants cannot defer, with a narrow exception for military/national service.1
- KCL normally expect work experience in a caring environment and/or observation in a clinical setting; public-facing settings (pharmacy, retail, restaurant) are accepted if clinical experience isn't possible.1
- If you get an offer, you must evidence meeting all requirements by early August of your entry year.1
Conditional offer
- Conditional offer: A*AA - including grade A in Biology and Chemistry.1
KCL admissions email: newstudents@kcl.ac.uk
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT score do you need for Medicine at KCL?
In the 2024 cycle, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview (home applicants) was 1760 (converted from the old 4-section scale). You must sit the UCAT in your application year. There's no cut-off - your UCAT is the biggest part of the pre-interview ranking. SJT Band 4 is not accepted. Beyond that gate the SJT band isn't used when shortlisting. Thresholds move with each year's applicant pool - use our free university selector to see where your score is competitive.
What A-Levels do you need for KCL Medicine?
You must be taking Biology and Chemistry, both at grade A minimum. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted as one of your A-Levels.
What are the GCSE requirements for KCL Medicine?
You need at least grade 6/B in GCSE English Language and Maths. If you studied abroad without GCSEs, international equivalents are considered - KCL looks for evidence of equivalency in your studies.
How does KCL decide who gets a Medicine interview?
KCL ranks you for interview on a single score out of 160, built from three parts - the SJT band is no longer used when shortlisting: A-Levels earn no points - they're an eligibility gate only. The personal statement and reference are read but never scored.
What is the Medicine interview like at KCL?
Interviews are online MMIs, held November to May. Stations assess communication skills, social and ethical issues and general suitability. Offers go to the top performers by interview score until the offer target is reached - there's no post-interview re-rank against UCAT or GCSEs.
Sources
Admissions policies change - always confirm with KCL before finalising your UCAS choices.
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