UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – A-level, UCAT/GAMSAT Cut Off & Acceptance Rate 2027

An important clarification up front: UCL does NOT run a separate four-year Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) programme. Graduates apply via the same A100 MBBS BSc route as undergraduates — but UK degree-holders are exempt from the intercalated BSc (Year 3), completing the course in 5 years instead of 6.

So if you’re a graduate targeting UCL, this is your route: the standard A100, with the iBSc waived. Entry centres on a 2:1 UK degree, A-level Chemistry and Biology, and the UCAT — and UCL is famously UCAT-led, so the test is the decisive factor for reaching interview.

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UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL Graduate Entry Medicine at a Glance (2027 Entry)

Course	Standard MBBS BSc Medicine (A100) — 5 years for UK graduates (iBSc/Year 3 waived)
No separate GEM	UCL does NOT offer a 4-year Graduate Entry Programme
Who it’s for	Graduates apply via the same A100 route as undergraduates
Degree	2:1 UK degree minimum in ANY subject (UCL does not accept non-UK degrees for the graduate route)
A-levels (pre-degree)	Minimum ABB taken before your degree, including A-level Chemistry and Biology (or IB HL equivalent)
iBSc	Waived for UK degree-holders — hence 5 years, not 6
Admissions test	UCAT (UCL is strongly UCAT-led)
UCL Medicine Interview	Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Non-UK degrees	Not accepted for the graduate route

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – How UCL Selects Graduate Entry Applicants

The headline for graduates: UCL has no fast-track GEM. You apply to the A100 and, if you hold a UK degree, you’re exempt from the Year 3 iBSc — completing the course in 5 years. Non-UK degrees are not accepted for this graduate route.

UCL is one of the most UCAT-led medical schools in the UK: it does not score GCSEs beyond the minimum or the personal statement for shortlisting, ranking eligible applicants on their total UCAT score. So your UCAT is the single biggest factor in reaching interview.

You’ll need a 2:1 UK degree plus ABB at A-level taken before your degree, including A-level Chemistry and Biology (or IB HL equivalent). A rare Chemistry/Biology A-level waiver exists for graduates who studied substantial Biology/Chemistry modules in a UK degree — very few are granted.

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL GEM Degree & Academic Requirements

UCL requires A-levels taken BEFORE your degree, including both sciences:

• Minimum ABB at A-level taken before your degree
• Must include A-level Chemistry and Biology (or IB HL equivalent)
• Linear science A-levels from 2017 must include the practical endorsement
• A rare waiver exists for graduates with substantial Biology/Chemistry degree modules — very few granted

UCL requires the same two GCSEs as its undergraduate route:

• Grade B/6 minimum in English Language and Mathematics
• GCSEs are not scored beyond this minimum — UCL relies on the UCAT to rank
• GCSE resits are permitted to meet the requirement

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL GEM entry routes at a glance

Route / requirement	Detail
Degree	2:1 UK degree minimum in any subject (non-UK degrees NOT accepted for this route)
A-levels (pre-degree)	ABB minimum, including A-level Chemistry and Biology (or IB HL equivalent)
iBSc	Waived for UK degree-holders → 5 years instead of 6
Admissions test	UCAT (strongly UCAT-led)
No separate GEM	Graduates apply via the standard A100

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL GEM Admissions Test (UCAT)

UCL is ‘UCAT-binary’ — the UCAT is the decisive factor for graduates too.

• UCAT required — sit it in the year of application
• UCL ranks eligible applicants on total UCAT score, with the SJT as a tiebreaker
• UCL does not score GCSEs beyond the minimum or the personal statement for shortlisting
• So the UCAT is the single biggest factor in reaching interview

Element	Detail
Test	UCAT (total score ranks; SJT is the tiebreaker)
GCSEs / PS	Not scored beyond the minimum
UCL Medicine Interview	MMI (up to 8 stations)

UCATScore admissions-test strategy Because UCL is UCAT-binary and has no separate GEM, your strategy as a graduate is simple: clear the A100 academic gates (2:1 UK degree, ABB pre-degree with Chemistry and Biology), then pour your energy into the UCAT — it’s what decides your interview. If your degree is non-UK, UCL’s graduate route isn’t open to you; consider schools that accept overseas degrees.

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL GEM Work Experience Requirements

UCL values reflective healthcare experience, drawn on at the MMI.

• Relevant healthcare or caring experience strengthens your application
• Reflection on what you learned matters more than the setting
• MMI stations draw on your motivation, values and experiences

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL GEM Interview Format

UCL uses a Multiple Mini Interview.

• MMI of up to 8 stations, each ~5 minutes with 1 minute reading
• Assesses academic curiosity, motivation, problem-solving, professional values, teamwork and communication
• Home applicants interview in person at Bloomsbury; overseas applicants online
• The personal statement isn’t scored but may be discussed

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL Graduate Entry Medicine — Places & Competition

Metric	Detail
Route	Standard A100 (no separate GEM)
Length for UK graduates	5 years (iBSc waived)
Non-UK degrees	Not accepted for the graduate route
Selection	UCAT-led

UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – UCL GEM Entry Requirements for International Students

UCL’s graduate route requires a UK degree — international graduates should note this.

• UCL does not accept non-UK degrees for the graduate (5-year) route
• International graduates with a UK degree may qualify; those without should apply via the standard A100 as undergraduates
• English-language proficiency required (e.g. IELTS 7.5, min 7.0 each)
• The iBSc waiver applies specifically to UK degree-holders

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UCL Graduate Entry Medicine: UCL GEM Entry Requirements – Frequently Asked Questions — UCL Graduate Entry Medicine

Does UCL offer Graduate Entry Medicine?

Not as a separate fast-track programme. UCL does NOT run a 4-year GEM. Graduates apply via the standard A100 MBBS BSc route and — if they hold a UK degree — complete it in 5 years, because the intercalated BSc (Year 3) is waived.

What are UCL’s graduate medicine entry requirements?

A 2:1 UK degree minimum in any subject, ABB at A-level taken before your degree (including A-level Chemistry and Biology, or IB HL equivalent), grade B/6 in GCSE English and Maths, and the UCAT. Non-UK degrees are not accepted for the graduate route.

How long is UCL medicine for graduates?

Five years for UK degree-holders — the standard six-year A100 with the Year 3 iBSc waived.

Does UCL accept non-UK degrees for graduate entry?

No — UCL does not accept non-UK degrees for the graduate (5-year) route. International graduates without a UK degree should apply via the standard A100 as undergraduates.

Does UCL use the UCAT or GAMSAT?

The UCAT — UCL is strongly UCAT-led and ranks eligible applicants on their total UCAT score, using the SJT as a tiebreaker. There is no GAMSAT option.

Do I still need A-level Chemistry and Biology as a graduate at UCL?

Yes — UCL requires ABB at A-level taken before your degree, including A-level Chemistry and Biology (or IB HL equivalent). A rare waiver exists for graduates with substantial Biology/Chemistry degree modules, but very few are granted.

Prepared by the UCATScore admissions team — medicine and dentistry graduate-entry specialists. Verified against official University College London (UCL) 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 College London (UCL) website before booking a test or applying.