Newcastle Medicine and Surgery MB BS interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

How Newcastle interviews for Medicine and Surgery MB BS, online or in person, Generally December-February: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.

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

At a glance

When: Generally December-February
Format: Mixed format, Online or in person (Selectors from a wide pool including healthcare and lay backgrounds)
Who's interviewed: Home A100: top-scoring on the academic screen (achieved academic results up to 40 points + UCAT up to 60), standard and contextual streams ranked separately
Before it: Academic screen (minimum requirements; Home A100 scored on best 8 GCSEs or equivalent up to 40 points + total UCAT up to 60)

How the Newcastle Medicine and Surgery MB BS interview runs

Before: Academic screen (minimum requirements; Home A100 scored on best 8 GCSEs or equivalent up to 40 points + total UCAT up to 60); SJT band added to the interview score; selectors do not see the personal statement or reference; final ranking academic screen and interview weighted 50:50; PARTNERS route needs a separate PARTNERS application; Occupational Health questionnaire after accepting an offer; enhanced DBS
Interviews: Generally December-February, online or in person
Each one: With Selectors from a wide pool including healthcare and lay backgrounds
In the room: MMI: role play and interview questions
They assess: "Integrity (honesty and probity), communication, empathy and self-awareness, motivation and commitment to be a doctor, compatibility with the MBBS programme, teamwork (including leadership), personal organisation, persistence and resilience", in the university's own words

Questions asked

Official sample question: What makes a good doctor?
Official sample question: Why do you want to be a doctor?
Reported by 3 sources: If you are not offered a place this year, what will you do?

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

Newcastle Medicine and Surgery MB BS interview FAQ

When are Newcastle Medicine and Surgery MB BS interviews in 2026?

Generally December-February.

Online or in person?

Online or in person, as a mixed format.

Is there a test?

Academic screen (minimum requirements; Home A100 scored on best 8 GCSEs or equivalent up to 40 points + total UCAT up to 60).

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