26/07/2026
🎓 Applying to study medicine? Your university choices should be strategic.
Did you know that every UK medical school assesses applications slightly differently? Understanding how each university uses your UCAT score, academic grades and interview performance can help you make smarter application choices and maximise your chances of receiving an offer.
📅 Don’t forget: UCAT booking closes on 16th September.
For example:
✅ University of Aberdeen weights applications as 20% UCAT, 30% academic grades and 50% interview performance.
✅ University of Glasgow and University of St Andrews use the UCAT heavily when deciding who to invite for interview provided other entry requirements are met.
Your UCAT result, together with the rest of your application, should help guide which medical schools you apply to. A well-planned application strategy can make a real difference.
If you’d like supported guidance on choosing universities, strengthening your application and improving your chances of getting into medical school, join us on our 2-day Pathway to Med School course on 29–30 August 2026, hosted at Albyn Medical Practice, Aberdeen.
For full details, pricing and booking, visit:
🌐 www.pathwaytomedschool.co.uk