2027 entry · 9 schools · sources read up to 28 September 2026

London medical and dental schools and UCAT, 2027 entry

London schools use UCAT in quite different ways: UCL ranks on the total, Imperial shortlists against a threshold set each year, Queen Mary sets a decile floor and then weights, City St George's and St Mary's need 500 in every section, and King's and Brunel do not publish a weighting.

The schools

SchoolHow UCAT is used2027 minimumNewest past lineSJT band ruleSource
BrunelMedicine · A100Weighting not published

UCAT (or GAMSAT) is considered with qualifications and the rest of the application.

None publishedNot publishedBand 4 not consideredBrunel does not accept applicants with SJT Band 4.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026Brunel University of Londonread 26 Sept 2026+1 more in Sources
City St George'sMedicine · A100Published minimum

At least 500 in each UCAT section, then an overall threshold the school sets each year.

500 in each sectionNot publishedUsed at or after interviewFor 2027 entry the school will consider SJT bands in its decisions: after interview it ranks MMI and SJT scores to make offers. It publishes no band that rules you out.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026Medical Schools Council: 2027 course profileread 27 Sept 2026
ImperialMedicine · A100Ranked on UCAT

UCAT shortlists applicants for interview against a threshold set each year. Past thresholds differed by fee status and context.

None published2,320Interview cut-off, 2026 entry, home. This is the line for interview that year, not a 2027 promise.2027 rule not publishedThe 2027 course page lists the 2026-entry thresholds: SJT Band 3 minimum, with Band 4 discounted, for Home and contextual applicants. It does not state the 2027 rule.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026Imperial College Londonread 26 Sept 2026+1 more in Sources
King's College LondonMedicine · A100Weighting not published

UCAT counts towards the interview ranking. The weighting is not published on the page we read.

None publishedNot publishedNot used to shortlistThe SJT is not taken into account when shortlisting. The page gives no other use.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026Medical Schools Council: 2027 course profileread 27 Sept 2026
Queen Mary (Barts)Medicine · A100Published minimum

Scores below the fourth decile are not considered. Above that, UCAT is weighted with academic or degree scores.

Fourth decile or above2,030Interview cut-off, 2026 entry, home. This is the line for interview that year, not a 2027 promise.Band 4 not considered; may count after interviewSJT Band 4 ends the application at the first shortlist. After interview, selection may also weigh the SJT.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026Medical Schools Council: 2027 course profileread 27 Sept 2026+1 more in Sources
St Mary's TwickenhamMedicine · A100Published minimum

For September 2027 St Mary's takes international applicants only. It needs at least 500 in each UCAT section and SJT Band 1 to 3, then reviews grades, references, personal statement and UCAT together.

500 in each sectionNot publishedBand 4 not consideredApplications are considered with SJT Band 1 to 3 and each subtest at 500 or above.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026St Mary's Twickenham: MBBS Medicine, 2027/28 entryread 28 Sept 2026+1 more in Sources
UCLMedicine · A100Ranked on UCAT

Applicants are ranked on UCAT total.

None published2,190Interview cut-off, 2026 entry, home. This is the line for interview that year, not a 2027 promise.Breaks ties onlyApplicants are ranked by total UCAT score for interview and the SJT breaks ties. UCL's site refused our check on 26 September, so this is the 24 September reading.SJT source, read 24 Sept 2026Medical Schools Council: 2027 course profileread 27 Sept 2026+1 more in Sources
King's College LondonDentistry · A205Scored with academics

GCSEs, UCAT and context rank applicants, then the whole application is reviewed.

None publishedNot publishedConsideredThe SJT is taken into account when shortlisting. No band is ruled out.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026King's College Londonread 27 Sept 2026
Queen Mary (Barts)Dentistry · A200Published minimum

First screen: academics and UCAT in the fourth decile or above. UCAT is then weighted with academics.

Fourth decile or above2,210Interview cut-off, 2026 entry, home. This is the line for interview that year, not a 2027 promise.Band 4 not considered; may count after interviewSJT Band 4 ends the application at the first shortlist. After interview, selection may also weigh the SJT.SJT source, read 26 Sept 2026Queen Mary University of Londonread 27 Sept 2026+1 more in Sources

How to use this list

  1. Split the list by method before comparing scores. A past line at a ranking school is not comparable with one at a points school.
  2. Check City St George's section minimum against each of your three section scores, not your total.
  3. Read the SJT column. Band rules differ from school to school.
  4. St Mary's takes international applicants only for September 2027.
  5. Use the school page for fees, interview format and entry requirements.

Where 2026 scores sit so far

On the preliminary 2026 table (20,794 tests to 13 September 2026), the 10th percentile cut point was 1,630, the middle 1,980 and the 90th 2,300. These will move when the final table is published. Place your own total.

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On their published policies, UCL ranks applicants on UCAT total for interview. Queen Mary and City St George's use UCAT floors, then combine or rank.

Sources

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