The University of Surrey offers a four-year accelerated Graduate Entry Medicine BMBS (A101). Surrey has a distinctive dual-test model: you can apply via the GAMSAT with a degree in any subject, or via the UCAT with a specified science degree — giving two routes in depending on your background.
Entry centres on a 2:1 degree, a qualifying admissions-test score, and a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). As a graduate route, Surrey rewards mature, reflective applicants who can show why medicine, why now.
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Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)
| Course | BMBS Graduate Entry Medicine (A101), 4 years accelerated |
| Who it’s for | Graduates — with two entry routes depending on your degree |
| Route 1 (any degree) | 2:1 in any subject + GAMSAT |
| Route 2 (science degree) | 2:1 in a specified science degree + UCAT |
| Interview | Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) — ~4–6 stations incl. role-play, possible data station |
| Places | ~34 home places + international places |
| International | Accepted |
| Clearance | Occupational Health and Enhanced DBS required |
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Surrey shortlists on your admissions-test score (GAMSAT or UCAT, depending on your route) alongside meeting the degree requirement. Meeting the bar earns your MMI invitation.
The route you use depends on your degree: GAMSAT opens the door to graduates of any subject, while the UCAT route is for those with specified science degrees. Choose the route that fits your background and strengths.
As a graduate programme, Surrey rewards the maturity and transferable skills from your first degree, and a clear, specific motivation for medicine now.
Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey GEM Degree & Academic Requirements
Surrey is graduate-entry — your degree and route determine eligibility:
- GAMSAT route: any degree subject at 2:1
- UCAT route: a specified science degree at 2:1
- A-levels are not the entry route — the degree is the academic requirement
The degree is the main academic requirement:
- Standard literacy/numeracy expectations apply
- Confirm any GCSE baseline on Surrey’s current page
Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey GEM entry routes at a glance
| Route / requirement | Detail |
| Route 1 (any degree) | 2:1 in any subject + GAMSAT |
| Route 2 (science degree) | 2:1 in a specified science degree + UCAT |
| Final-year students | May apply with a predicted 2:1 — confirm on Surrey’s page |
| International | Accepted — confirm test and English requirements |
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Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey GEM Admissions Test (GAMSAT (any degree) or UCAT (specified science degrees))
Surrey’s dual-test model is its defining feature.
- GAMSAT — for applicants with a degree in any subject
- UCAT — for applicants with a specified science degree
- Choose the route that matches your degree background and test strengths
- Confirm the exact route and current-cycle requirement on Surrey’s page before booking a test
| Your degree | Admissions test |
| Any subject | GAMSAT |
| Specified science degree | UCAT (or GAMSAT) |
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Surrey values reflective healthcare or caring experience.
- Relevant healthcare, caring or volunteering experience strengthens your application
- Reflection on what you learned matters more than the setting
- Draw on the maturity and transferable skills from your first degree and work
Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey GEM Interview Format
Surrey uses a Multiple Mini Interview.
- MMI of ~4–6 stations, each ~5–6 minutes
- Stations span motivation, communication, ethics and teamwork — typically including a role-play
- Some cycles add a data or numeracy scenario
- Each station scored independently against defined criteria
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Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine — Places & Competition
| Metric | Detail |
| Home places | ~34 |
| International places | Available (numbers vary) |
| Applicants (indicative) | Competitive |
| MMI | ~4–6 stations |
Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Surrey GEM Entry Requirements for International Students
Surrey accepts international applicants to its GEM programme.
- International places available alongside the ~34 home places
- Overseas equivalent of a UK 2:1 required
- Confirm test route and English-language requirements on Surrey’s page
- Occupational Health and Enhanced DBS clearance for offer-holders
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Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine: Surrey GEM Entry Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions — Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine
What are the entry requirements for Surrey Graduate Entry Medicine?
A 2:1 degree plus a qualifying admissions test: the GAMSAT if your degree is in any subject, or the UCAT if you hold a specified science degree. Selection is completed via a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI).
Does Surrey use the GAMSAT or UCAT?
Both, depending on your route: GAMSAT for graduates of any subject, or UCAT for those with a specified science degree. Choose the route that matches your degree and test strengths.
Do I need a science degree for Surrey GEM?
Not for the GAMSAT route — that’s open to graduates of any subject. The UCAT route requires a specified science degree. Either way you need a 2:1.
How many places does Surrey GEM have?
Around 34 home places plus international places (numbers vary by cycle).
What is the Surrey GEM interview format?
A Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) of around 4–6 stations spanning motivation, communication, ethics and teamwork, typically including a role-play and sometimes a data/numeracy scenario.
Can final-year students apply to Surrey GEM?
Typically yes, with a predicted 2:1 — confirm the current-cycle policy on Surrey’s page.
Prepared by the UCATScore admissions team — medicine and dentistry graduate-entry specialists. Verified against official University of Surrey admissions guidance and the Medical Schools Council for 2027 entry. Graduate-entry requirements and admissions tests change between cycles — always confirm the current-cycle requirement on the official University of Surrey website before booking a test or applying.