Aston Medicine MBChB interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Aston interviews 33% of Medicine MBChB applicants, online, and offers a place to 85% of those interviewed.

Figures from aston.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.

At a glance

When: Normally December to March of the application year (Invitees choose from a number of dates)
Format: MMI stations, Online (Assessors)
Who's interviewed: Top-ranked applicants, ranked separately as Home, Home WP and International: Home on achieved qualifications (GCSEs or equivalent) + total UCAT (415 of 1,262 last cycle)
Before it: UCAT required, no lower cut-off for UCAT or SJT

Before: UCAT required, no lower cut-off for UCAT or SJT; SJT band not scored; predicted A levels not used; personal statement not scored, read for reference and fitness-to-practise issues; offers based on academic, UCAT and MMI scores; offers conditional on enhanced DBS and/or international police check and occupational health screening
Interviews: Normally December to March of the application year, online
Each one: With Assessors
In the room: Stations may involve interacting with actors (role-play) or reading a scenario and discussing it with the assessor
They assess: "Understanding of studying and practising medicine, motivation, verbal communication, listening, problem solving, teamwork, professionalism, leadership, compassion, empathy, respect and dignity, emotional intelligence, knowing your limitations", in the university's own words

Applied: 1,262. Interviewed: 415. Offered: 353 (2025 cycle (as stated), Home applicants).

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Normally December to March of the application year.

Online, as MMI stations.

33%, and 85% of those interviewed got an offer.

UCAT required, no lower cut-off for UCAT or SJT.