University of Sheffield: UCAT and entry requirements
UCAT use, interviews and entry requirements for University of Sheffield.
| UCAS code | A100 [2][1] |
|---|---|
| How UCAT is used | Minimum UCAT 1800 out of 2700 for 2027 entry, followed by ranking on UCAT alone in separate applicant pools. [3] |
| Situational Judgement | Converted to points added to the interview score: first quartile 5, second 4, third 3 and fourth 2. Sheffield labels these SJT quartiles. [3] |
| Last cycle's published score | 2025/26 admissions cycle, out of 2700: Home ranking cut-point 2120. This is a past cut-point, not a target. [3] |
| Interview | Home applicants attend an in-person MMI with eight sections. International applicants attend an online panel. [3] |
| Other selection requirements | AAA at A level, including Biology or Chemistry and a second science. [1] |
| UCAS code | A101 [2][4] |
|---|---|
| How UCAT is used | Minimum UCAT 1800 out of 2700 for 2027 entry, followed by ranking on UCAT alone in separate applicant pools. [3] |
| Situational Judgement | Converted to points added to the interview score: first quartile 5, second 4, third 3 and fourth 2. Sheffield labels these SJT quartiles. [3] |
| Last cycle's published score | 2025/26 admissions cycle, out of 2700: Home ranking cut-point 1800. This is a past cut-point, not a target. [3] |
| Interview | Home applicants attend an in-person MMI with eight sections. International applicants attend an online panel. [3] |
| Other selection requirements | A life-sciences degree at 2:1 or above, BBB at A level and at least two widening participation criteria. [4] |
| UCAS code | A200 [2][5] |
|---|---|
| How UCAT is used | Cognitive total must be average or above; UCAT cognitive scores prioritise the interview shortlist. [5] |
| Situational Judgement | Only Bands 1 and 2 are accepted. [5] |
| Interview | On-campus selection day with a semi-structured panel interview lasting up to 15 minutes and a group task. No online alternative. [5] |
| Other selection requirements | AAA at A level including Biology and Chemistry. [5] |
What this means for your UCAT prep
Medicine ranks applicants by UCAT after the minimum is met and adds SJT points to the offer score. [3] Dentistry has a stricter SJT screen, accepting only Bands 1 and 2. [5]
Practice is free. Monthly is £15 a month after 7 days free, or the Season Pass is £79 once, until the UCAT 2027 testing window closes. Both incl. VAT, with a 14 day full refund on the Pass.
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