Lincoln Medicine: Entry Requirements & UCAT Cutoff (2027 Entry)
The grades and UCAT score you need for Medicine (A100) at University of Lincoln (Lincoln Medical School, with Nottingham), how shortlisting works, and where the thresholds have fallen - sourced line-by-line from the university's own publications.
University of Lincoln (Lincoln Medical School, with Nottingham)·England·Reviewed for 2027 entryEntry requirements
A-Levels
Offer: AAA including Biology (or Human Biology). Predicted grades are not used and A-Levels are not scored at any stage — they form only the subject gate and the conditional offer. A pass is normally required in science practical tests. [4]
General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives, Citizenship Studies and the EPQ are not accepted. [5]
A-Level resits are permitted — resits must achieve AAA (or AAB if contextual, with one A in Biology) and are usually expected to have been completed within two years of the initial sit. [6]
GCSE
At least six GCSEs at grade 7+ including Biology and Chemistry (or Double Science), with a minimum grade 6 in English Language and Maths. [11]
A minimum of six GCSEs at grade 7 is required. [11]
GCSE resits are permitted but must be awarded by the time of application. [12]
If you've already completed your A-Levels to the required standard, only GCSE English Language, Maths and Chemistry (or Double Science) at grade 6 are required — unless the subject was taken at A-Level (new for 2027-28 entry). [13]
UCAT
No fixed minimum UCAT score — Lincoln does not publish a cut-off, and the threshold to select for interview varies year by year. [14]
UCAT SJT Band 4 is an automatic rejection at the point of application — Band 4 applicants cannot progress to interview. [15]
Applicants must sit the UCAT in the same year as the application is made for the course. [16]
International Baccalaureate
Offer: 36 points overall with Higher Level Biology at grade 6, plus at least six grade As in IB Middle Years or GCSE including Biology and Chemistry at 6 (A) and English Language and Maths at 5 (B). Predicted grades are not used. [7]
Scottish Highers
Offer: grade A in Advanced Higher Biology plus AAABB at Higher including Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English Language (an A must be in Biology). At National 5: at least six grade As including Biology and Chemistry, with a minimum of grade B in Maths and English Language. [8]
Other qualifications
Graduates: 2:1 in a relevant UK Honours degree (e.g. Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Zoology, Pharmacy) plus GCSE Maths, English Language and Chemistry (or Double Science) at grade 5 (unless taken at A-Level or covered by the degree transcript) — or 2:1 in any Honours degree plus the full A-Level and relevant GCSE requirements. Degrees must be conferred by 7 August 2027. [9]
If you're currently studying for a degree, you can apply during any year of your studies if you meet the standard A-Level and GCSE entry requirements — offers may be conditional on completing the degree. [10]
Application history
Transfers onto this programme are not permitted. [17]
How Lincoln selects for interview
Best 6 GCSEs → up to 30 points (Biology, Chemistry or Double Science, Maths, English Language plus the 2 highest others). Each GCSE scores 9 = 5, 8 = 4, 7 = 3, 6 = 2, 5 = 1, 4 = 0. [18]
UCAT total → up to 15 points (3-section scale, max 2700): >2300 = 15, 2170–2290 = 14, 2050–2160 = 12, 1970–2040 = 11, 1910–1960 = 10, 1860–1900 = 9, 1810–1850 = 7, 1750–1800 = 6, 1680–1740 = 4, 1580–1670 = 2, <1580 = 0. [19]
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT score do you need for Medicine at Lincoln?
No fixed minimum UCAT score — Lincoln does not publish a cut-off, and the threshold to select for interview varies year by year. UCAT SJT Band 4 is an automatic rejection at the point of application — Band 4 applicants cannot progress to interview. 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 Lincoln Medicine?
Offer: AAA including Biology (or Human Biology). Predicted grades are not used and A-Levels are not scored at any stage — they form only the subject gate and the conditional offer. A pass is normally required in science practical tests. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives, Citizenship Studies and the EPQ are not accepted.
What are the GCSE requirements for Lincoln Medicine?
At least six GCSEs at grade 7+ including Biology and Chemistry (or Double Science), with a minimum grade 6 in English Language and Maths. A minimum of six GCSEs at grade 7 is required.
How does Lincoln decide who gets a Medicine interview?
Best 6 GCSEs → up to 30 points (Biology, Chemistry or Double Science, Maths, English Language plus the 2 highest others). Each GCSE scores 9 = 5, 8 = 4, 7 = 3, 6 = 2, 5 = 1, 4 = 0. UCAT total → up to 15 points (3-section scale, max 2700): >2300 = 15, 2170–2290 = 14, 2050–2160 = 12, 1970–2040 = 11, 1910–1960 = 10, 1860–1900 = 9, 1810–1850 = 7, 1750–1800 = 6, 1680–1740 = 4, 1580–1670 = 2, <1580 = 0.
What is the Medicine interview like at Lincoln?
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Sources
Every numbered citation deep-links to the exact statement on Lincoln's own pages. Admissions policies change - always confirm with the university before finalising your UCAS choices.
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