Liverpool medicine interview and selection guide
Liverpool selects in four stages: rank applicants on their admissions test, check that the top scorers meet the academic criteria, interview the most competitive, then make offers to the highest interview scores. School leavers are ranked on UCAT and graduates on GAMSAT, and predicted grades are not used for school leavers. This guide covers each stage, last cycle's cut-offs and the interview.
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Published selection and interview guidance
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Stage 1: admissions test ranking
UCAT for non-graduates; GAMSAT for graduates.
- Home applicants need SJT Band 1 to 3 to be processed, and are ranked on UCAT overall score (not subtests). International applicants can have any SJT band.
- Cut-offs vary each year. For 2026 entry they were 1960 for home applicants and 2080 for international and EU applicants.
- Graduates with at least 50 in each GAMSAT section are ranked on overall score. An overall of 55 or 56 has been competitive in past years.
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Stage 2: academic check
Usually at least 15 GCSE points for non-graduates.
- Predicted grades are not used for non-graduate applicants. Predicted degree classifications are considered for graduates.
- Higher GCSE scores may be preferred in borderline decisions.
- Stages 1 and 2 repeat until all interviews are allocated.
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Stage 3: interview
Face-to-face MMI on campus for home applicants; online for international.
- Home and Irish applicants are expected to travel to campus. Requests for online interviews from those abroad are unlikely to be accommodated.
- Personal statements and references are not routinely assessed for interview selection, but the experiences in your statement are likely to come up at interview.
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Stage 4: offers
Interview scores are ranked and the top scorers receive offers.
- Borderline decisions may combine academic achievement, admissions test results, interview score and contextual information.
- Declaring contextual information does not guarantee priority over applicants with similar interview scores.
- Pathway covered
- Five-year MBChB (A100) for school leavers, graduates and non-traditional applicants; A101 noted separately
- Entry cycle / source status
- 2027 entry (A100 Departmental Supplement, last reviewed 16 September 2026)
- Published format
- Multiple Mini Interview: on campus face to face for home applicants; an equivalent online MMI for international applicants
- Stage 1 ranking
- UCAT overall score (home applicants need SJT Band 1 to 3) or, for graduates, GAMSAT overall with at least 50 in each section
- Offers
- Usually to the top-ranked interview scores
Official sources: University of Liverpool: A100 Departmental Supplement, entry 2027; University of Liverpool: admissions process.
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The interview
| Format | Multiple Mini Interviews, designed in line with Values Based Recruitment and the GMC's Selecting for Excellence report. The structure and criteria are likely to be the same for all A100 applicants. |
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| Delivery | Face to face on campus for home students; an equivalent online MMI for international students. The admissions team decides the format. |
| When | An expected three-week window between mid-January and mid-February 2027, dates to be confirmed. |
| Comparing formats | If needed, a percentage interview score is generated so in-person and online interviews can be compared. |
| Adjustments | Request extra time or other adjustments when you respond to your invitation. Ticking a disability box on UCAS does not automatically trigger them. |
| Fitness | Raise any circumstances affecting your interview when invited and before the day. Attending declares you "ready for interview". |
Published by Liverpool
- The four selection stages
- Last cycle's UCAT cut-offs
- Competitive GAMSAT scores for graduates
- Places and interview window
Not published
- Number of MMI stations and their timing
- Station themes
- The interview score needed for an offer
Entry requirements
| GCSEs | Nine GCSEs in separate subjects for most applicants, including English Language, Maths and science (combined, triple, or Biology and Chemistry) at grade 6 (B) or above. GCSEs are converted to points; at least 15 points is usually expected. |
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| A-levels | AAA including Chemistry and one of Biology, Physics or Maths, plus a third academic subject, in one sitting after two years. A*AB is also accepted if the A* and A include Chemistry and Biology, Physics or Maths. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Level 3 BTECs are not considered. |
| Graduates | At least a 2:1 Honours degree in any subject, plus GAMSAT with at least 50 in each section. |
| UCAT | Required for non-graduates, in the year of application. Home applicants need SJT Band 1 to 3. |
| International | 23 places, assessed in a separate pool with its own thresholds. IELTS 7.0 (7.0 in each component) may be required. |
| Personal statement | Not routinely assessed for interview selection. |
| Applicant online form | Use it, from September 2026, for extenuating circumstances or limited GCSEs. COVID-19 disruption alone is not accepted as an extenuating circumstance. |
Dan's preparation advice for Liverpool
The following is independent coaching advice, not Liverpool's rubric.
- Know your statement inside out. Liverpool does not score it for shortlisting, but expects its experiences to come up at interview.
- Read up on values-based recruitment. Liverpool designs its MMI around NHS values. Have an example for compassion, respect, teamwork and commitment to patients.
- Plan to travel. Home applicants are expected on campus in a short January to February window. Keep those weeks free.
- Graduates: aim beyond 55. Liverpool notes 55 or 56 has been competitive, but the threshold moves with the applicant pool.
Fees and funding
| Home students | The government maximum tuition fee in England is £10,050 for 2027/28 (for universities with a TEF award and access plan). Check Liverpool's course page for its fee. |
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Frequently asked questions
What UCAT do I need for Liverpool medicine?
For 2026 entry the cut-off was 1960 for home applicants and 2080 for international and EU applicants. Home applicants also need SJT Band 1 to 3. Cut-offs vary each year.
How does Liverpool select for medicine interviews?
It ranks applicants on UCAT (or GAMSAT for graduates), checks the top scorers meet the academic criteria (usually at least 15 GCSE points), and repeats until all interviews are allocated.
Does Liverpool use predicted grades?
Not for non-graduate applicants. Predicted degree classifications are considered for graduates.
Is the Liverpool medicine interview online?
Home applicants interview face to face on campus. International applicants take an equivalent online MMI.
How does Liverpool decide offers?
Interview scores are ranked and the top scorers usually receive offers. Borderline decisions can draw on academics, test scores and context.
What GAMSAT do graduates need for Liverpool?
At least 50 in each section. An overall of 55 or 56 has been competitive in past years.
When are Liverpool medicine interviews?
Liverpool expects a three-week window between mid-January and mid-February 2027.
How Key2MD fits
Key2MD is independent practice for the skills an interview rewards, not a copy of Liverpool's interview.
- 255 MMI stations and 100 CASPer scenarios across ethics, teamwork, communication, professionalism and current health topics.
- Values-based stations matching Liverpool's recruitment approach.
- Timed MMI circuits to practise in person or on camera.
- Feedback on six criteria, including communication, reasoning and empathy, with your progress tracked over time. Your first AI-marked review is free.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the sources below, checked on .
- University of Liverpool: A100 Departmental Supplement, entry 2027: stages, cut-offs, GCSE points, GAMSAT, interview, offers
- University of Liverpool: admissions process: personal statement, interview dates and format
- University of Liverpool: admissions information: qualification guidelines and GCSE points
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