Exeter is a modern, well-regarded medical school with a five-year BMBS. It weights shortlisting heavily towards academics — 75% grades, 25% UCAT — and notably doesn't score GCSEs, so a weaker Year 11 won't hold you back here.
Exeter shortlists on a 75% academic, 25% UCAT split, so your grades do most of the work and the UCAT tops it up. There's no published cut-off, and because the UCAT is only a quarter of the score, a merely-good UCAT won't sink a strong academic application. GCSEs aren't scored at all — a real plus if your Year 11 was weaker than your A-levels.
Exeter is one of the more forgiving schools for an average UCAT, because grades are 75% of shortlisting and GCSEs aren't scored. If your academics are strong but your UCAT is middling, Exeter deserves a serious look. Check your percentile, but don't rule it out on the UCAT alone.
Check your percentile →A*AA including Biology and Chemistry (contextual offer AAB with grade A in Biology and Chemistry).
A grade 6 (B) or above in English Language; GCSEs aren't scored in selection.
Exeter looks for reflective insight into medicine and care, explored at interview rather than counted in hours.
MMI. A multiple mini-interview between December and March, held in person or online.
Eligible contextual applicants are considered against a lower AAB offer.
Paraphrased themes from student discussion: impressions, not facts. Visit and judge for yourself.
There's no fixed cut-off, and because shortlisting is 75% academic and only 25% UCAT, a merely-good score can be enough if your grades are strong. Exeter is one of the more forgiving schools for an average UCAT.
No — Exeter doesn't score GCSEs, so a weaker set won't disadvantage you, provided you meet the minimum English requirement.
A*AA including Biology and Chemistry, with a contextual offer of AAB (grade A in Biology and Chemistry) for eligible applicants.
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