UCAT Score and universities I can apply to

Hello guys! I took my UCAT examination a few days ago, and my score is as follows: 2740 and a Band 4 for my SJT. As you can see, my score itself is decent (around 70th percentile according to the interim stats), however, many universities will reject my application for medicine in the UK due to my Band 4 in SJT. Do y'all have any clue as to what universities I could still apply to using my score? I am a foreigner btw... Thank you

Reply 1

saskiahdltea

Could you try taking the BMAT?

Reply 2

saskiahdltea

Maybe try these:
These medical schools will consider the SJT in combination with rest of your application:

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Birmingham University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

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King’s College London (KCL): SJT scores are part of the shortlisting criteria.

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Norwich Medical School (UEA): Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

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Queen Mary University of London (Barts): Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

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Sheffield University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

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St Andrews University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

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St George’s University: SJT scores are part of the shortlisting criteria.

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👨*🎓 These medical schools will use the SJT to differentiate very similar candidates:

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Aberdeen University: The SJT isn't scored but becomes pivotal in decision-making for applicants whose scores are nearly identical.

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Aston University: Observes SJT banding not for scoring, but as a significant factor for candidates on the cusp of acceptance.

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Queen’s University Belfast: Applies SJT insights exclusively to differentiate between closely matched applicants post-interview.
📖 These medical schools will not use the SJT in their admissions process:

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Bristol University

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Plymouth University

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Southampton University

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Warwick University

Reply 3

mohitkamaraj

Original post by saskiahdltea

Could you try taking the BMAT?

It is discontinued I believe...

Reply 4

mohitkamaraj

Original post by saskiahdltea

Maybe try these:
These medical schools will consider the SJT in combination with rest of your application:

•

Birmingham University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

King’s College London (KCL): SJT scores are part of the shortlisting criteria.

•

Norwich Medical School (UEA): Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

Queen Mary University of London (Barts): Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

Sheffield University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

St Andrews University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

St George’s University: SJT scores are part of the shortlisting criteria.

•

👨*🎓 These medical schools will use the SJT to differentiate very similar candidates:

•

Aberdeen University: The SJT isn't scored but becomes pivotal in decision-making for applicants whose scores are nearly identical.

•

Aston University: Observes SJT banding not for scoring, but as a significant factor for candidates on the cusp of acceptance.

•

Bristol University

•

Plymouth University

•

Southampton University

•

Warwick University

I see ok.... Thank you! Do you know what "used at the interview stage" means? Like will my sjt still affect my acceptance if it's used during the interview stage?

Reply 5

ash210

Yes BMAT is discontinued, your score is good only thing is SJT so look for uni's which do not look at SJT's.

Reply 6

mohitkamaraj

Original post by saskiahdltea

Maybe try these:
These medical schools will consider the SJT in combination with rest of your application:

•

Birmingham University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

King’s College London (KCL): SJT scores are part of the shortlisting criteria.

•

Norwich Medical School (UEA): Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

Queen Mary University of London (Barts): Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

Sheffield University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

St Andrews University: Utilises SJT band scores during the interview stage.

•

St George’s University: SJT scores are part of the shortlisting criteria.

•

👨*🎓 These medical schools will use the SJT to differentiate very similar candidates:

•

Aberdeen University: The SJT isn't scored but becomes pivotal in decision-making for applicants whose scores are nearly identical.

•

Aston University: Observes SJT banding not for scoring, but as a significant factor for candidates on the cusp of acceptance.

•

Bristol University

•

Plymouth University

•

Southampton University

•

Warwick University

ok sure thank you! but do you know what "used during the interview stage" means? will my sjt drag my interview down or how does it work?

Reply 7

mohitkamaraj

Original post by ash210

Yes BMAT is discontinued, your score is good only thing is SJT so look for uni's which do not look at SJT's.

i see sure... thank you!

Reply 8

saskiahdltea

Original post by mohitkamaraj

ok sure thank you! but do you know what "used during the interview stage" means? will my sjt drag my interview down or how does it work?

It means theyll use it to rank you against others. So if someone does equally well at interview, they rank you against them or it may mean they rank you based on SJT before inviting you to interview