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

Glasgow interviews 57% of Medicine MBChB applicants, online, and offers a place to 62% of those interviewed.

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

At a glance

When: Late Nov 2026 - Mar 2027
Format: Panel interview, Online (2 interviewers (cover both panels))
How many: 1 interview in 2 sections (Panel A, Panel B)
Length: 30 min in total
Who's interviewed: Applicants passing screening (minimum academics, satisfactory personal statement and reference) are allocated interviews by UCAT score (1,168 of 2,040 last cycle)
Before it: UCAT required, SJT not considered, interview threshold varies by applicant group

Before: UCAT required, SJT not considered, interview threshold varies by applicant group; personal statement and reference screened; final decision solely on interview performance; offers subject to health and police/PVG checks
Interviews: 1 interview in 2 sections (Panel A, Panel B), Late Nov 2026 - Mar 2027, online
Each one: 30 min in total, with 2 interviewers (cover both panels)
In the room: Panel B: read two short ethical scenarios and choose one to discuss
They assess: "Panel A: motivation to become a doctor, teamwork", in the university's own words

Applied: 2,040. Interviewed: 1,168. Offered: 725 (2026 entry (2025-26 cycle)).

Official sample question: What makes a good doctor?
Official sample question: Panel A: explore motivation to becoming a doctor, teamwork and related topics around this.
Official sample question: Panel B: focus on communication and will include discussion of an ethical scenario. Applicants choose one from two given scenarios.

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

Late Nov 2026 - Mar 2027.

Online, as a panel interview.

30 min in total. 1 interview in 2 sections (Panel A, Panel B).

57%, and 62% of those interviewed got an offer.

UCAT required, SJT not considered, interview threshold varies by applicant group.