Sources checked 24 September 2026
13 July to 24 September 2026Passed
Sit the UCAT: UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry
Applicants using UCAT for 2027 entry
16 September 2026, 15:00 UK timePassed
Booking closes: UCAT, UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry
Applicants using UCAT for 2027 entry
15 October 2026, 18:00 UK timeIn 18 days
Apply through UCAS
UCAS medicine or dentistry applications for 2027 entry
Date sources: UCAS, checked 24 September 2026; UCAT Consortium, checked 24 September 2026
Selection policy · 2027 entry
Minimum cognitive score 1800/2700; meeting it does not guarantee an interview.
Source: sheffield.ac.uk, checked 24 September 2026
Selection policy · 2027 entry
Minimum cognitive score 1800/2700; meeting it does not guarantee an interview.
Source: sheffield.ac.uk, checked 24 September 2026
These courses use the 2026 testing cycle for 2027 admission. Official course directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Test format: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning and Situational Judgement. There is no course-specific module choice. Official format (accessed 24 September 2026).
Shared calendar: book by 16 September 2026 at 15:00 UK time; sit between 13 July and 24 September 2026. The UCAS medicine/dentistry deadline is 15 October 2026 at 18:00 UK time. UCAT dates (accessed 24 September 2026); UCAS deadlines (accessed 24 September 2026).
FAQ topics are editorial adaptations of real score, preparation and entry-year questions in the UCAT research SEO-QUERIES.md, supported by its score autocomplete, practice autocomplete and entry-year autocomplete snapshots, accessed 23 September 2026.
UCAT is required for this course. Course guidance (accessed 24 September 2026); 2027 directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Score use: The 2027 minimum cognitive score is 1800/2700. UCAT ranks applicants for interview; SJT is reviewed for interviewees. Specified Access to Sheffield and Bradford/Sheffield Hallam pathway applicants progress to interview on meeting the minimum threshold. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Preparation, editorial advice: Review missed cognitive questions by cause: missed evidence, faulty inference, calculation or time pressure. Repeat that skill before another mock. Use official tutorials and practice resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
What score should I aim for on this course?
The 2027 minimum cognitive score is 1800/2700. UCAT ranks applicants for interview; SJT is reviewed for interviewees. Specified Access to Sheffield and Bradford/Sheffield Hallam pathway applicants progress to interview on meeting the minimum threshold. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Which year should I take UCAT?
Use UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry. Official cycle guidance (accessed 24 September 2026). The booking and sitting deadlines are in the shared calendar above.
How should I use practice tests?
Editorial advice: learn the interface first, then complete a timed set and review every error before another mock. Use official preparation resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
UCAT is required for this course. Course guidance (accessed 24 September 2026); 2027 directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Graduate entry also requires widening participation eligibility. Course details (accessed 24 September 2026).
Score use: The 2027 minimum cognitive score is 1800/2700. UCAT ranks applicants for interview; SJT is reviewed for interviewees. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Preparation, editorial advice: Review missed cognitive questions by cause: missed evidence, faulty inference, calculation or time pressure. Repeat that skill before another mock. Use official tutorials and practice resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
What score should I aim for on this course?
The 2027 minimum cognitive score is 1800/2700. UCAT ranks applicants for interview; SJT is reviewed for interviewees. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Which year should I take UCAT?
Use UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry. Official cycle guidance (accessed 24 September 2026). The booking and sitting deadlines are in the shared calendar above.
How should I use practice tests?
Editorial advice: learn the interface first, then complete a timed set and review every error before another mock. Use official preparation resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
UCAT is required for this course. Course guidance (accessed 24 September 2026); 2027 directory (accessed 24 September 2026).
Score use: UCAT is used alongside the wider selection process. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Preparation, editorial advice: Review missed cognitive questions by cause: missed evidence, faulty inference, calculation or time pressure. Repeat that skill before another mock. Use official tutorials and practice resources (accessed 24 September 2026).
What score should I aim for on this course?
UCAT is used alongside the wider selection process. University guidance (accessed 24 September 2026).
Which year should I take UCAT?
Use UCAT 2026 for 2027 entry. Official cycle guidance (accessed 24 September 2026). The booking and sitting deadlines are in the shared calendar above.
How should I use practice tests?
Editorial advice: learn the interface first, then complete a timed set and review every error before another mock. Use official preparation resources (accessed 24 September 2026).