UKCAT grades for EU students

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Dear University of Aberdeen,
I Have the following questions to ask regarding your A100 medicine program

1) For 2015-2017 entry what has the lowest UKCAT scores been for both interview and offer for EU students?
2) On your website there is a list of UKCAT scores that have been invited to interview but do they include the widening participant applicants?
3) Are EU students scored the same as home Scottish applicants?
4) Can I get 2017 entry list of combined scores invited for interview + offer?

Yours faithfully,
Marie

Foi, University of Aberdeen

Dear Ms Neen

I refer to your email of 04 November 2017 and, on behalf of the University, I acknowledge receipt and confirm that your request is being dealt with in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. In terms of the Act, a reply will be sent to you within 20 working days.

Yours Sincerely

Lorna Maguire
University Records Manager
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The University of Aberdeen
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Foi, University of Aberdeen

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Dear Ms Neen

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST FOI 2017-308

I refer to your email of 4 November 2017 requesting information relating to UKCAT scores at the University of Aberdeen.

Your request has now been considered under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, ‘the Act’.

1) For 2015-2017 entry what has the lowest UKCAT scores been for both interview and offer for EU students?

2015 - 2520
2016 - 2480
2017 - 1910

2) On your website there is a list of UKCAT scores that have been invited to interview but do they include the widening participant applicants?

Widening participant applicants not included.

3) Are EU students scored the same as home Scottish applicants?

Yes. Applicants are scored the same and have the same number of academic points available.

4) Can I get 2017 entry list of combined scores invited for interview + offer?

Please see attached document.

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Yours sincerely,
Morag Smith

FOI Administration Assistant
University of Aberdeen

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