Nottingham Medicine with a Foundation Year BMBS (Hons) interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Nottingham interviews 31% of Medicine with a Foundation Year BMBS applicants, in person, and offers a place to 33% of those interviewed.

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

At a glance

When: 15 December 2026 to 29 January 2027 (Offers typically during March)
Format: MMI stations, In person
How many: 6 scenarios, including at least one role play
Length: Up to 1 hour
Who's interviewed: Home applicants only who meet the contextual admissions criteria, do not meet A100 grades and have not studied at university (188 of 606 last cycle)
Before it: UCAT required: SJT band 4 not considered

Before: UCAT required: SJT band 4 not considered; predicted A levels not scored; personal statement and reference not used for interview selection, reviewed after interview; offers on interview performance alone, subject to grades, occupational health assessment, DBS clearance and an MSC Excluded Students Database check; cannot also apply to A100
Interviews: 6 scenarios, including at least one role play, 15 December 2026 to 29 January 2027, in person
Each one: Up to 1 hour
In the room: At least one role play
They assess: "Good communication and listening skills, understanding of professional issues such as teamwork, respect for patients and the contribution of allied professions", in the university's own words

Applied: 606. Interviewed: 188. Offered: 62 (2025 entry).

Official sample question: What makes a good doctor?
Reported question: What is a multidisciplinary team (MDT)?
Reported question: How would you communicate with a patient who is hard of hearing?

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

15 December 2026 to 29 January 2027 (course page).

In person, as MMI stations.

Up to 1 hour. 6 scenarios, including at least one role play.

31%, and 33% of those interviewed got an offer.

UCAT required: SJT band 4 not considered.