High Threshold Universities

This lesson covers universities where you typically need a UCAT cognitive score of approximately 2200 or above to be competitive. These are among the most selective medical schools in the UK for UCAT score requirements. A strong score is essential here — other elements of your application may count for less at the initial screening stage.

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Overview of High Threshold Schools

The following universities have historically set their UCAT thresholds at the higher end of the score distribution. Note that exact cut-offs vary annually.

University	Typical Threshold Range	SJT Requirement	Interview Format
Newcastle University	~2200–2340	Band 4 rejected	MMI
University of Manchester	~2200–2320	Band 4 rejected	MMI
University of St Andrews	~2200–2350	Band 4 rejected	Panel (at partner school)
University of Sunderland	~2200–2310	Band 4 rejected	MMI
University of Glasgow	~2200–2340	Band 4 rejected	MMI
University of Edinburgh	~2200–2300	Band 4 rejected	MMI