Every UK medical school's threshold, weighting, and selection method — with tactical advice on how to use your score most effectively at each institution.
Important: Cutoffs shift every year based on the cohort. The figures below are based on official university data and 2025 sitting results. Always verify on the university's own admissions page before applying. Numbers that were previously out of 3600 have been adjusted by subtracting ~650 (the average AR score) to give 2025-equivalent figures.
Most students make the mistake of applying to schools they like and hoping their UCAT is enough. The smarter approach is to map your score to the selection method of each school and apply where your score gives you maximum advantage.
Prioritise UCAT-heavy schools like Bristol, Glasgow, and Newcastle. These schools rank almost purely by UCAT score, meaning your high score directly translates to interview invitations that weaker-UCAT applicants cannot get regardless of their personal statement or GCSEs.
You are near the national average. Avoid schools where UCAT is the dominant filter (Bristol, Newcastle). Target schools that give significant weight to GCSEs and personal statement alongside UCAT — Leicester, Edinburgh, Exeter. At these schools, a strong academic record can carry you despite a mid-range UCAT.
Be honest with yourself. Applying to Bristol or Newcastle is almost certainly a wasted UCAS choice. Focus on holistic schools: Exeter (UCAT only 25%), Dundee (no minimum), and Leicester (50/50 with academics). Strong A-levels and a compelling personal statement can absolutely secure offers at these schools.
Band 4 SJT is an automatic rejection at Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Keele, and Hull York regardless of your cognitive score. Aim for Band 1 or 2. The SJT is learnable — understanding what medical schools are looking for in professional behaviour is something you can prepare for systematically.
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