Manchester Medicine UCAT Cut Off & Entry Requirements (2027 Entry)
Full requirements, with sources
Entry requirements
A-Levels
- You must be taking Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry, plus a second subject from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths or Further Maths.1
- Very similar subject combinations aren't accepted - e.g. Biology with Human Biology, or Maths with Further Maths.1
- Only three A-Levels are counted in any offer.1
- Science A-Levels must include a pass in the practical endorsement.1
GCSE
- GCSE short courses aren't accepted.1
- At least grade 6 (B) in English Language, Maths and two science subjects. English Literature can't stand in for English Language; Dual Award Science needs BB (66) minimum.1
- Seven GCSEs at grade 7 (A) or above in total.1
- One Level 2 BTEC at Distinction or above is acceptable in lieu of one GCSE (short courses are not accepted).1
UCAT
Resits & reapplying
- Only one of Year 12 or Year 13 may be resat. Year 13 resitters need ABB at the first sitting for the resit grades to count.1
- GCSE resits are permitted; pending resits must be listed on the UCAS form.1
- After two consecutive unsuccessful applications to Manchester, a third isn't considered. Reapplicants must retake the UCAT, keep up their work experience and show a material difference from the previous application.1
- You're not considered if you've started a clinical programme elsewhere.1
- Transfers from other institutions aren't considered - complete your current programme (or reach its final year) before applying.1
How Manchester selects for interview
Selection & shortlisting
- Your UCAT total is the entire ranking - there's no composite or weighted score. Clear the year's threshold with SJT Band 1 or 2 and you're invited to interview (see the slots rule below).3
- Home and international applicants are ranked separately - the overseas cohort has a higher UCAT threshold.2
- If more candidates clear the threshold than there are slots, ranking is by UCAT total, with SJT band as the tie-break.3
- Manchester does not normally read the personal statement - it can still be consulted in borderline or unusual cases.4
- The 2026 thresholds were 2060 for Home, 1960 for contextual (WP+) and 2250 for international applicants.2
Contextual eligibilityView policy
You count as contextual here if any one of these applies:
All of these together
What it changes: The 2026 threshold for contextual (WP+) applicants was 1960.
Interview & offer
Interview & decision
- Five-station MMI, each station 8 minutes. No reading or writing component, and you pick online (Zoom) or on-campus.5
- After interview, offers are decided on interview performance alone - the stations test the values and behaviours expected of a medical student, not academic knowledge.5
- Deferred entry is welcomed if you flag it when you apply; deferring after an offer may not be possible, and is unlikely after results day.1
Conditional offer
- Conditional offer: AAA at the first attempt - A*A*A if you're resitting, in the same required subjects. Predicted grades are not considered at any stage of selection - the grades are a condition of the offer only. The EPQ is not normally included in the offer.1
Manchester admissions email: ug.medicine@manchester.ac.uk
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT score do you need for Medicine at Manchester?
In the 2026 cycle, the lowest UCAT score invited to interview (home applicants) was 2060. There's no fixed UCAT cut-off - the threshold is set fresh each November from that year's results. SJT Band 3 or 4 is an automatic rejection. 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 Manchester Medicine?
You must be taking Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry, plus a second subject from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths or Further Maths. Very similar subject combinations aren't accepted - e.g. Biology with Human Biology, or Maths with Further Maths.
What are the GCSE requirements for Manchester Medicine?
GCSE short courses aren't accepted. At least grade 6 (B) in English Language, Maths and two science subjects. English Literature can't stand in for English Language; Dual Award Science needs BB (66) minimum.
How does Manchester decide who gets a Medicine interview?
Your UCAT total is the entire ranking - there's no composite or weighted score. Clear the year's threshold with SJT Band 1 or 2 and you're invited to interview (see the slots rule below). Home and international applicants are ranked separately - the overseas cohort has a higher UCAT threshold.
What is the Medicine interview like at Manchester?
Five-station MMI, each station 8 minutes. No reading or writing component, and you pick online (Zoom) or on-campus. After interview, offers are decided on interview performance alone - the stations test the values and behaviours expected of a medical student, not academic knowledge.
Sources
Admissions policies change - always confirm with Manchester before finalising your UCAS choices.
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