As mentioned, UCAT scores vary from year to year and so the year of application will also have a slight impact on what deems a minimum score. For example, Newcastle and Southampton review their UCAT score thresholds each year. Similarly, some Universities rank their applicants according to performance and therefore in a year where the overall standard of candidates is lower, you may secure an interview with a lower UCAT score. This includes: Queen Mary (University of London), Manchester and Warwick.
Remember that the majority of Universities use a combination of UCAT scores, academic achievements and personal statements to provide them with a holistic view of the applicant and who to prioritise for interviewing. The higher the UCAT score you can achieve, the wider your choice of Medical Schools will be, and the more likely you will be selected for interview.
In summary, it is hard to estimate an absolute minimum UCAT score for Medicine, but certain Universities will set their own minimum through the use of cut-off thresholds. Also, some will expect at least Band 3 for Situational Judgement. All other factors considered, we aim for all of our BlackStone Tutors UCAT Course Students to score in excess of 700 in order to optimise their chances of securing a place at the University of their choice.