St George's Hospital Medical School, University of London: UCAT and Course Entry Information (2021 Update)

ATAR (for NSW):

• The University no longer provides an academic requirement for an ATAR. However, it was previously 97

Overall Position (OP for Queensland):

• The University no longer provides an academic requirement for OP. However, it was previously Band 2

A Level:

• A*AA – AAA; and
• GCSE requirements

Scottish Higher:

• AAA

IB (International Baccalaureate for International Students):

• 36;
  • 18 at Higher Level

Cambridge International Pre-U:

• D3, D3, D3; and
• GCSE requirements

EB (European Baccalaureate):

• EB with 8.5/10 or 85% overall

Prerequisites: 

ATAR:

• Biology or Human Biology
• Chemistry

OP:

• Biology or Human Biology
• Chemistry

A Level:

• Chemistry; and
• Biology or Human Biology
• NOTE: General Studies and Key Skills are not accepted
• Note: See GCSE requirements below

Scottish Higher:

• Highers (AAA):
  • Chemistry; and
  • Biology
• Advanced Highers (AA):
  • Chemistry; and
  • Biology
• National 5 (Grade B):
  • English Language; and
  • Maths

IB:

• Higher (18 points):
  • Biology (min 6/B)
  • Chemistry (min 6/B)
• Standard level (if B grade has not been achieved in GCSE/IGCSE/ O Level Maths and English):
  • Mathematics or Maths Studies (min 5); and
  • English (min 5)

Cambridge International Pre-U:

• Biology; and
• Chemistry; and
• GCSE requirements

EB:

• Biology (min 8.5)
• Chemistry (min 8.5)

Entry Requirements: 

Acceptance is based on student’s academic results, UCAT results, and non-academic achievements, like work experience.

GCSE:

• At least 5 GCSE’s at Grade 6(B) including:
  • English Language
  • Maths
  • Science (Double or Triple award)

UCAT:

• St George’s requires a minimum score of 500 in each individual section to be regarded as a possible application.
• Then, the students’ overall UCAT scores are ranked to determine interview applicants.
• In the past, the lowest UCAT score that was accepted into the interview sections ranged from 2480 – 2710:
  • Year = Score
  • 2018 = 2590
  • 2019 = 2490
  • 2020 = 2480
  • 2021 = 2620 (Home), 2710 (Overseas)
• Note: They do not consider students’ Situational Judgement scores.

Work Experience:

Students need to have experience working in a medical/health-related field AND a non-health care setting. This can be achieved through:

• Volunteering;
• Work experience;
• Gap year experience;
• Caring for a sick relative; or
• Participating in Scouts, the Guides, Red Cross or similar organisations.

Students need to demonstrate their:

• Understanding, knowledge, and insight gained through their experience;
• Communication skills,
• Patience;
• Accuracy; and
• Teamwork.

This section will be examined during the interviews.

Application Process: 

• Students are required to achieve the minimum standards covered above
• Students also need to sit the UCAT exam, score a high mark and pass their interviews
• Students need to demonstrate their knowledge and skills gained in their work experience

Interview Criteria and Structure: 

St George’s select students for interviews based on their UCAT scores.

• Criteria: The interviews assess qualities that are useful in a health-care setting. Interviewers are examining your:
  • Teamwork skills;
  • Your level of respect;
  • Reasons why you want to work in this profession;
  • Your commitment to improving lives; and
  • Whether you are aware of government policies and research on healthcare.
• Structure:
  • There are approximately 6-8 stations that examine different skills and capabilities.
  • Each station runs for approximately 5 minutes, and you will rotate between them.
  • You will be asked a variety of different questions, including question-answers, role-play or completing tasks.

Other options to entry:

• For students who did not complete their Medicine degree in a different university:
  • Provide reasons for withdrawal
  • Re-apply on basis of A Levels
  • NOTE: students who were suspended from previous courses are not considered

Degree facts:

• Students study at a campus that is shared with St George’s Hospital