Brighton and Sussex Medical School BM BS (Medicine) interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
Brighton and Sussex Medical School interviews 50% of BM BS applicants, online or in person, and offers a place to 82% of those interviewed.
Figures from bsms.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.
At a glance
- When: December 2026 - February 2027 (Zoom late January or early February))
- Format: MMI stations, Online or in person (A trained assessor at each discussion)
- How many: 5 stations
- Length: 5 stations x 10 min with a short break between (5 stations)
- Who's interviewed: Applicants meeting (or predicted to meet) the academic requirements with UCAT SJT Band 1-3, ranked on UCAT total (out of 2700) and invited from the top (824 of 1,637 last cycle)
- Before it: UCAT (Summer 2026) used after academic screening to select for interview, SJT Band 1-3 required for 2027 entry, UCAT may be a final discriminator after interview
How the Brighton and Sussex Medical School BM BS (Medicine) interview runs
- Before: UCAT (Summer 2026) used after academic screening to select for interview, SJT Band 1-3 required for 2027 entry, UCAT may be a final discriminator after interview; personal statements not used at any point; MMI global score out of 100 ranked for offers, reviewed by the Admissions Review Group, offers January-April; pre-course health questionnaire, vaccinations and Hepatitis C/HIV screening by Occupational Health
- Interviews: 5 stations, December 2026 - February 2027, online or in person
- Each one: 5 stations x 10 min with a short break between, with A trained assessor at each discussion
- They assess: "The ability, attitude and personal qualities required to become a medical student and a doctor", in the university's own words
Applied: 1,637. Interviewed: 824. Offered: 673 (2026 entry).
Questions asked
- Reported question: Discuss the topic of euthanaisia, is it allowed in the UK and other areas of the world?
- Reported question: Why is Public Health important?
- Reported question: Speak to this patient who has been injured during an accident and lost a limb. Discuss how this has affected them and how the medical care they were given has impacted them?
Brighton and Sussex Medical School BM BS (Medicine) interview FAQ
When are Brighton and Sussex Medical School BM BS interviews in 2026?
December 2026 - February 2027 (in person early December or early January; Zoom late January or early February).
Online or in person?
Online or in person, as MMI stations.
How long is each interview?
5 stations x 10 min with a short break between. 5 stations.
What percentage of applicants are interviewed?
50%, and 82% of those interviewed got an offer.
Is there a test?
UCAT (Summer 2026) used after academic screening to select for interview, SJT Band 1-3 required for 2027 entry, UCAT may be a final discriminator after interview.
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