Bangor University (North Wales Medical School) Medicine BMBS interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

How Bangor University (North Wales Medical School) interviews for Medicine BMBS, in person, December: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.

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

At a glance

When: December
Format: MMI stations, In person
How many: 6 stations, 2 questions each
Length: 3 min per answer, 3 min between stations to read the next questions (6 stations)
Who's interviewed: Applicants meeting the entry requirements are pooled and ranked by UCAT score
Before it: UCAT required, no minimum, used for ranking (SJT not currently considered)

How the Bangor University (North Wales Medical School) Medicine BMBS interview runs

Before: UCAT required, no minimum, used for ranking (SJT not currently considered); permanent UK residency and Home fee status; at most two application cycles; offer threshold set on interview score after all interviews; DBS check and occupational health before admission
Interviews: 6 stations, 2 questions each, December, in person
Each one: 3 min per answer, 3 min between stations to read the next questions
In the room: ID check (passport or driving licence) on arrival
They assess: "Personal qualities and attributes important for doctors", in the university's own words

Questions asked

Reported by 5 sources: Why should patients trust you?
Reported by 5 sources: How do you deal with overpopulation?
Reported by 5 sources: What are the NHS values and why are they important?

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Bangor University (North Wales Medical School) Medicine BMBS interview FAQ

When are Bangor University (North Wales Medical School) Medicine BMBS interviews in 2026?

December.

Online or in person?

In person, as MMI stations.

How long is each interview?

3 min per answer, 3 min between stations to read the next questions. 6 stations, 2 questions each.

Is there a test?

UCAT required, no minimum, used for ranking (SJT not currently considered).

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