Bristol MB ChB Gateway to Medicine interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
How Bristol interviews for MB ChB Gateway to Medicine, online, Spring term 2027: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.
Figures from bristol.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.
At a glance
- When: Spring term 2027
- Format: MMI stations, Online (3 assessors per station)
- How many: 6 stations
- Length: 6 stations x 5 min (6 stations)
- Who's interviewed: UK home-fee widening-participation applicants (IMD quintile 1-2 area, 3+ months in local authority care, or free school meals) who meet the academic minimum without exceeding the upper grade limits, ranked solely on UCAT (2026-entry threshold 1800)
- Before it: UCAT in the same calendar year (total of all subtests except SJT), no fixed cut-off
How the Bristol MB ChB Gateway to Medicine interview runs
- Before: UCAT in the same calendar year (total of all subtests except SJT), no fixed cut-off; personal statement not weighted - UCAT, then personal statement, break tied interview scores; DBS check for successful applicants; occupational health clearance; MSC Excluded Students Database check
- Interviews: 6 stations, Spring term 2027, online
- Each one: 6 stations x 5 min, with 3 assessors per station
- They assess: "Skills and attributes appropriate to a career in medicine", in the university's own words
Questions asked
- Official sample question: Why do you want to study medicine?
- Official sample question: What makes a good doctor?
- Reported by 5 sources: Why should patients trust you?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
Bristol MB ChB Gateway to Medicine interview FAQ
When are Bristol MB ChB Gateway to Medicine interviews in 2026?
Spring term 2027.
Online or in person?
Online, as MMI stations.
How long is each interview?
6 stations x 5 min. 6 stations.
Is there a test?
UCAT in the same calendar year (total of all subtests except SJT), no fixed cut-off.
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