Medicine Entry Requirements
Six Medical Schools, Side by Side
Compare entry requirements for Medicine at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, HKU, and CUHK. Enter your grades and subjects to assess your chances in real time.
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Medicine
| 1 | Harvard University | 96.7 |
| 2 | University of Oxford | 93.1 |
| 3 | Stanford University | 89.7 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University | 88.7 |
| 5 | University of Cambridge | 88.5 |
UK Medical Schools
| University | Programme | A-Level | IB | Test | Interview | Deadline | UCAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial College London | Medicine MBBS/BSc (A100) | A*AA | 38 | UCAT | MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) | 15 October | A100 |
| University College London | Medicine MBBS BSc (A100) | A*AA | 39 | UCAT | MMI (up to 8 stations) | 15 October | A100 |
| University of Oxford | Medicine (A100) | A*AA | 39 | UCAT | Traditional (2 panels) | 15 October | A100 |
| University of Cambridge | Medicine (A100) | A*A*A | 41-42 | UCAT | Traditional (2 panels) | 15 October | A100 |
- A-Level:
- A*AA (Chemistry, Biology)
- IB:
- 38 (666 at HL)
- Admissions test:
- UCAT (competitive: 2320+)
- Interview:
- MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews)
- Age:
- 18 by 1 November of start year
- GCSE:
- Strong GCSEs expected.
- English:
- IELTS 7.0 overall (7.0 in each component) for non-native speakers.
- Deadline:
- 15 October (UCAS)
- Notes:
- Applications to places ratio is 6:1. 271 Home places and 74 Overseas places for 2026 entry. Includes integrated BSc in Year 4.
- A-Level:
- A*AA (Chemistry, Biology)
- IB:
- 39 (19 points across 3 HL at HL)
- Admissions test:
- UCAT (competitive: 2100+ (Home), 2300+ (Overseas))
- Interview:
- MMI (up to 8 stations)
- Age:
- 18 by 1 November of start year
- GCSE:
- Minimum grade B/6 in English Language and Mathematics. GCSE resits accepted.
- English:
- IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) for international applicants.
- Deadline:
- 15 October (UCAS)
- Notes:
- 6-year programme includes compulsory intercalated BSc (iBSc) in Year 3. Overseas capped at 24 places. Personal statement not scored for shortlisting.
- A-Level:
- A*AA (Chemistry, Biology or Physics or Mathematics)
- IB:
- 39 (766 at HL)
- Admissions test:
- UCAT (competitive: 2650+)
- Interview:
- Traditional (2 panels)
- Age:
- 18 by 1 November of start year
- GCSE:
- Strong GCSEs expected — predominantly 7-9 grades (A/A*).
- English:
- IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) for non-native speakers.
- Deadline:
- 15 October (UCAS)
- Notes:
- Oxford uses UCAT scores alongside academic record for interview shortlisting. ~25% of applicants are interviewed. Course includes a BM BSc intercalated year.
- A-Level:
- A*A*A (Chemistry, Biology or Physics or Mathematics)
- IB:
- 41-42 (776 at HL)
- Admissions test:
- UCAT (competitive: 2650+)
- Interview:
- Traditional (2 panels)
- Age:
- 18 by 1 November of start year
- GCSE:
- Strong GCSEs expected — predominantly 8s and 9s. No official minimum.
- English:
- IELTS 7.5 overall (7.0 in each component) for non-native speakers.
- Deadline:
- 15 October (UCAS)
- Notes:
- Only ~80 candidates interviewed from ~1,700 applicants (~17.7% acceptance rate). Cambridge interviews test scientific thinking, not just knowledge recall.
Hong Kong Medical Schools
| University | Programme | HKDSE | Required Subjects | Interview | JUPAS | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hong Kong | MBBS (JS6456) | Best 5 · ~32+ (competitive) | Biology or Chemistry, Chinese Language, English Language | MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) | JS6456 | Early December (JUPAS) |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong | MBChB (JS4501) | Total score ~34+ (3 cores + 2-3 electives) | Biology or Chemistry, Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics | MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews) | JS4501 | Early December (JUPAS) |
- HKDSE:
- 4 core subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics, Liberal Studies/Citizenship & Social Development) + at least 2 electives. Biology or Chemistry at HKDSE is required. A working knowledge of Chinese is required.
- Competitive:
- Best 5 · ~32+ (competitive)
- Subjects:
- Biology or Chemistry, Chinese Language, English Language
- A-Level:
- A*AA (Chemistry or Biology)
- IB:
- 41-42 (776 at HL)
- Interview:
- MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews)
- English:
- HKDSE English Language Level 4 or above. IELTS 7.5+ for non-JUPAS.
- Deadline:
- Early December (JUPAS) (JUPAS / Non-JUPAS)
- Notes:
- 6-year programme includes an Enrichment Year (Year 3) for research, overseas exchange, or self-designed learning. Distinguished MedScholar track (MBBS DMS) available.
- HKDSE:
- 4 core subjects: Chinese Language (Level 3+), English Language (Level 4+), Mathematics (Level 3+), Citizenship & Social Development (Attained). Plus at least 2 electives, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Third elective strongly recommended.
- Competitive:
- Total score ~34+ (3 cores + 2-3 electives)
- Subjects:
- Biology or Chemistry, Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics
- A-Level:
- A*AA (Chemistry or Biology)
- IB:
- 41+ (776 at HL)
- Interview:
- MMI (Multiple Mini Interviews)
- English:
- HKDSE English Language Level 4 or above. Proficiency in Chinese also required.
- Deadline:
- Early December (JUPAS) (JUPAS / Non-JUPAS)
- Notes:
- 300 places for high school graduates + 25 for degree holders (2025 entry+). GPS stream (JS4502) requires total score ≥40 with any 5** in 4 subjects. Dynamic Year 2 (DY2) for scores ≥38 with 5*+ in English, Biology and Chemistry.