Anglia Ruskin Medicine with Gateway Year interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

How Anglia Ruskin interviews for Medicine with Gateway Year, in person, 14 January 2027: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.

Figures from aru.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.

At a glance

When: 14 January 2027 (Decisions by end of March 2027)
Format: MMI stations, In person (Members of the course team, healthcare professionals, junior doctors and service users)
How many: 6 stations
Length: 7 min per station, plus 2 min reading outside (6 stations)
Who's interviewed: Applicants meeting the WAMS widening-access criteria and academic requirements (predicted BBC or above), ranked on UCAT with uplifts for East of England and Essex
Before it: UCAT required, no standard cut-off

How the Anglia Ruskin Medicine with Gateway Year interview runs

Before: UCAT required, no standard cut-off; SJT band 4 not invited; WAMS eligibility questionnaire to be considered for the Gateway programme; personal statement not directly used but may be discussed; offers solely on MMI ranking (max 90); offers conditional on enhanced DBS and occupational health; unsuccessful interviewees cannot reapply in the same cycle
Interviews: 6 stations, 14 January 2027, in person
Each one: 7 min per station, plus 2 min reading outside, with Members of the course team, healthcare professionals, junior doctors and service users
In the room: Role-play with an actor at some stations, after reading a scenario
They assess: "Interpersonal and communication skills (including empathy), teamwork and leadership, preparation and motivation, critical thinking, ethical/moral reasoning, integrity", in the university's own words

Questions asked

Reported by 3 sources: What did you learn from your work experience?
Reported by 2 sources: Why medicine?
Reported question: What have you read, watched or heard about healthcare recently that changed how you think about medicine?

Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.

Anglia Ruskin Medicine with Gateway Year interview FAQ

When are Anglia Ruskin Medicine with Gateway Year interviews in 2026?

14 January 2027.

Online or in person?

In person, as MMI stations.

How long is each interview?

7 min per station, plus 2 min reading outside. 6 stations.

Is there a test?

UCAT required, no standard cut-off.

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