University of Edinburgh · MBChB Medicine (6-year programme) · UCAS A100
Edinburgh Medicine: AAA
Edinburgh Medicine asks for AAA at A-level and the UCAT for 2027 entry.
2027 entry requirements
- A-level offer
- AAAAAA in one sitting
- Required subjects
- Chemistry plus one of Biology or Human Biology, Maths or Further Maths, or Physics
- Admissions test
- UCATSit the UCAT in 2026 before you apply. Your UCAT total and Situational Judgement scores are weighted into the ranking that picks about 800 applicants for an assessment day.
- IELTS
- 7.5 overall, at least 7.5 in each component (IELTS Academic)
- 2027 deadline
- 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time (passed)
More of the offer
- International Baccalaureate
38 points with 666 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and one of Biology, Maths or Physics
- GCSEs
Grade A (7) in Biology, Chemistry, English and Maths; Double Award science at AA (77) can replace the science grades.
- Assessment day
About 800 of the highest-ranked applicants are invited to a half-day assessment, in person or online.
Questions applicants ask
What A-levels do you need for Edinburgh Medicine?
University of Edinburgh asks for AAA in one sitting. Subjects: Chemistry plus one of Biology or Human Biology, Maths or Further Maths, or Physics.
Does Edinburgh Medicine need the UCAT?
Yes. Sit the UCAT in 2026 before you apply. Your UCAT total and Situational Judgement scores are weighted into the ranking that picks about 800 applicants for an assessment day.
When is the Edinburgh Medicine application deadline?
The UCAS deadline for 2027 entry was 15 October 2026, 18:00 UK time, and it has passed.
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