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We compile these profiles from each university's own published admissions pages and review them monthly. Entry requirements do change mid-cycle, and universities sometimes publish updates without announcing them.
Use this page to get oriented quickly, build your shortlist, and work out which questions to ask — then confirm the specifics that your application depends on (grades, admissions test, fees, eligibility) directly with the university before you apply. If you spot something that looks out of date, tell us and we will check it.
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Entry year covered: 2027
Considering Nottingham Medicine? Here's a complete breakdown of entry requirements, admissions criteria, and the application process for 2027 entry.
The University of Nottingham School of Medicine is one of the UK's most respected medical schools, consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally. Founded in 1970, Nottingham pioneered many innovations in medical education, including the integrated systems-based curriculum that has since been adopted by medical schools worldwide.
Nottingham offers three distinct pathways into medicine: the standard 5-year programme, a 4-year Graduate Entry Medicine course, and a 6-year Foundation programme for widening participation. The school is known for its strong focus on problem-based learning, early clinical exposure, and excellent student satisfaction rates.
Clinical training takes place across two major teaching hospitals - Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham and Royal Derby Hospital - giving students access to diverse patient populations and a wide range of clinical specialties across the East Midlands region.
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UCAS Code: A100 | 5 years
The standard 5-year undergraduate medicine programme for school leavers and graduates. Open to UK and international applicants. Requires UCAT.
You are viewing this courseUCAS Code: A101 | 4 years
Accelerated programme for graduates with any degree discipline. Requires the UCAT. Home fee status applicants only.
View full entry requirementsUCAS Code: A108 | 6 years
Widening participation programme with an additional foundation year. Requires UCAT. Home fee status applicants only.
View full entry requirementsThe following requirements apply to the standard 5-year Medicine BMBS programme (A100). For Graduate Entry and Foundation programmes, see the dedicated pages linked above.
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A-Level Grades | AAA including Biology and Chemistry |
| Required Subjects | Grade A in both Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry |
| Third Subject | Any academic subject (excluding General Studies) |
| Contextual Offer | AAB with at least one A in biology or chemistry (available to Home and international applicants) |
| Science Practicals | Pass required in practical endorsements |
All applicants must sit the UCAT in the same year they apply. This now includes the A101 Graduate Entry programme, which no longer uses the GAMSAT. Nottingham uses a UCAT cut-off score that varies each year based on the applicant pool.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cut-off Score | Variable annually (no fixed cut-off published; Verbal Reasoning double-weighted) |
| How UCAT is Used | Initial screening to create shortlist; above cut-off considered equally |
| SJT Consideration | Yes — applicants with an SJT result of Band 4 are not considered. This applies to A100 and to the A101 Graduate Entry programme |
| UCAT Weighting | Threshold model - used for shortlisting, not ranking |
"Nottingham uses what I call a 'threshold' approach to UCAT. Once you're above the cut-off, everyone is considered equally - your UCAT doesn't give you an advantage over other shortlisted candidates. This means hitting the cut-off is crucial, but beyond that, your academics, personal statement, and especially your MMI performance become the deciding factors."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
Note: The UCAT format changed in July 2025 with the removal of Abstract Reasoning, reducing the maximum score from 3,600 to 2,700. Cut-off scores and statistics from previous years may not directly apply to the current format.
Nottingham uses the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) format for all medical applicants. This is a circuit-based interview designed to assess a range of competencies across multiple short stations.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) |
| Number of Stations | 7-8 stations |
| Station Duration | Approximately 7 minutes each |
| Delivery | Home applicants are invited to interview in person; international applicants are interviewed online via Microsoft Teams |
| Interview Period | December to March |
| What's Assessed | Communication, ethics, problem-solving, teamwork, motivation |
Important: Each MMI station is independent, so a poor performance at one station doesn't affect your score at subsequent stations. This format gives you multiple chances to demonstrate your abilities.
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| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Annual Applications (A100) | ~3,000 |
| Total Places (all programmes) | ~330 |
| A100 Places | ~237 |
| Interview Invitations | ~900-1,000 |
| Applications per Place | ~12:1 |
| Published UCAT Cut-off | Not published — Nottingham states there is no set cut-off score for the UCAT; the threshold is derived each year from the applicant pool |
| Contextual Admissions Data | Not published — Nottingham does not publish how many contextual offers it makes or to whom |
The application, place and interview figures above are indicative of recent cycles rather than figures taken from a published Nottingham admissions statistics table. Treat them as a sense of the scale of competition, not as a target.
Nottingham values meaningful experience that demonstrates your understanding of healthcare and commitment to medicine. They do not specify minimum hours but look for quality over quantity.
Nottingham is understanding of barriers to accessing clinical experience and will consider alternative evidence of commitment and insight into healthcare if formal placements were not possible.
Accepted under defined conditions
Nottingham now publishes a defined resit route. You may retake up to two A-Levels, provided that:
Yes
Re-applicants are welcome to apply again. You should demonstrate clear improvement in your application since your previous attempt, particularly in areas where you may have been unsuccessful.
A100 only
| Programme | International Students |
|---|---|
| Medicine BMBS (A100) | Accepted |
| Graduate Entry Medicine (A101) | Home fee status only |
| Medicine with Foundation Year (A108) | Home fee status only |
Note: International applicants must meet English language requirements (IELTS 7.5 overall with 7.0 in each component, or equivalent).
A contextual offer is an adjustment a university makes for applicants whose circumstances have made their education harder than the grades alone suggest. Universities use them because they recognise that two students with the same predicted grades have not always had the same run at them. They are a formal, published part of the admissions process — not a favour, and not something you have to argue for.
What the adjustment actually is varies by school, and it matters more than most applicants realise. Depending on where you apply, qualifying can mean: a lower grade offer; being ranked against other widening participation applicants rather than the whole field; a guaranteed or prioritised interview; a lower admissions test threshold or extra shortlisting points; relaxed GCSE or subject requirements; or access to a separate gateway or foundation year route.
If you meet the standard criteria, Nottingham lowers its A100 offer by one grade. If you meet the tighter enhanced criteria, it lowers it by two. It also relaxes the rules on who is allowed to resit, and it is contextual eligibility — not low grades alone — that opens the A108 foundation-year route. What contextual status does not do at Nottingham is get you in front of an interview panel: the offer is only made to applicants who have already been interviewed and succeeded.
| How it helps | What that means for you |
|---|---|
| A one-grade lower offer (standard contextual) | AAB instead of AAA, with at least one A in either Biology or Chemistry. Made to contextual applicants who are successful at interview. |
| A two-grade lower offer (enhanced contextual) | ABB instead of AAA, with at least one A in either Biology or Chemistry, for applicants meeting the tighter enhanced criteria. |
| Easier access to the resit route | Nottingham will consider resits of up to two A-levels. A non-contextual applicant must already hold at least ABB with at least one A in Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry to qualify. A contextual applicant only needs BBB with a B in Biology and a B in Chemistry. Resit grades must still reach AAA including Biology and Chemistry. |
| Access to the A108 foundation-year route | Medicine with a Foundation Year (A108, six years) is open only to applicants who meet Nottingham's contextual criteria. It is entered at BBC including Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry, with five GCSEs at grade 6 including Maths, English Language, Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science at 6,6) — against AAA and six GCSEs at grade 7 for A100. The Access to Medicine Diploma is also accepted for A108. |
See every UK medical and dental school's widening participation scheme to compare what each one actually gives you.
| Fee Status | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Home (UK) students | £10,050 per year |
| International students | £48,900 per year |
These are the figures Nottingham publishes on its 2027-entry Medicine BMBS course page. Nottingham states that £10,050 is the UK undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28, and that it may increase for 2028/29.
A101 Graduate Entry Medicine and A108 Medicine with a Foundation Year are open to Home fee status applicants only, so the international rate above applies to A100 alone.
Nottingham's BMBS programme uses an integrated spiral curriculum, where themes are revisited with increasing complexity throughout the course.
Core biomedical sciences taught through problem-based learning (PBL). Early clinical exposure with regular patient contact from the first year. Students develop clinical skills in a safe, simulated environment before moving to real clinical settings.
Bridge between pre-clinical and clinical years. Increased clinical placements and application of scientific knowledge to patient care. Students begin rotations across various specialties.
Full-time clinical placements across Queen's Medical Centre, Royal Derby Hospital, and community settings throughout the East Midlands. Rotations include medicine, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and general practice.
Optional intercalated degrees available between Years 2 and 3, or Years 3 and 4. Options include BMedSci in subjects ranging from healthcare ethics to sports medicine.
Students benefit from training across two major teaching hospitals and numerous community settings:
"What I love about Nottingham is the balance between a world-class research university and genuinely supportive, student-focused teaching. The Queen's Medical Centre is right on campus, which means you're never far from clinical exposure. And the split between Nottingham and Derby gives you experience of different hospital environments and patient populations - fantastic preparation for wherever your career takes you."
— Dr. Ash, Future Doc
Applying to medical school requires more than meeting the minimum entry requirements. Here are practical steps to strengthen your application:
For an overview of all UK medical schools and how they compare, see the UK Medical Schools hub page.
Nottingham uses a UCAT threshold that varies annually based on the applicant pool, so no fixed cut-off is published in advance. Verbal Reasoning is double-weighted in their scoring formula, and they exclude applicants with an SJT result of Band 4. Focus on achieving a strong, balanced score across all sections.
Nottingham uses MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) format with 7-8 stations, each lasting approximately 7 minutes. This format assesses communication skills, ethical reasoning, problem-solving, and motivation through a variety of station types including role-plays and discussion scenarios. Home applicants are invited to interview in person, while international applicants are interviewed online via Microsoft Teams.
Yes, within limits. Nottingham allows up to two A-Levels to be retaken if the resits are completed within the last 12 months, your original grades were ABB with at least one A in biology or chemistry, and your resit grades reach AAA including biology (or human biology) and chemistry.
International students can apply to the 5-year Medicine BMBS (A100) programme. Nottingham has good support services for international students. However, the Graduate Entry and Foundation programmes are only open to Home fee status applicants.
The A100 is the standard 5-year programme requiring A-Levels and UCAT. The A101 is a 4-year Graduate Entry programme requiring a degree; it now uses the UCAT rather than the GAMSAT, and applicants scoring SJT Band 4 are not considered. A101 is only open to Home fee status applicants and accepts graduates from any degree discipline.
Focus on achieving strong academics (AAA first time), prepare thoroughly for the UCAT to score above the threshold, gain meaningful healthcare experience, and practice extensively for the MMI. Most applicants treat these as separate tasks, which is why the national success rate is just 16%. Future Doc's Predictable Offer Protocol coordinates every element as one interconnected system, which is why 93% of their students receive at least one offer.
Yes, Nottingham is consistently ranked among the top 10 UK medical schools. It pioneered many innovations in medical education, offers excellent clinical exposure across two major teaching hospitals, and has consistently high student satisfaction rates. The research opportunities are world-class, and graduate employment outcomes are excellent.
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Last updated: February 2026. Information verified against University of Nottingham admissions pages and Medical Schools Council guidance.
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