Oxford Medicine (graduate-entry / accelerated) interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Oxford interviews 33% of Medicine applicants, online, and offers a place to 46% of those interviewed.

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

At a glance

When: Thu 17 Dec 2026 and Fri 18 Dec 2026 (Invitations usually mid-Nov to early Dec)
Format: Panel interview, Online (Oxford academic tutors (may include Fellows, Junior Research Fellows, graduate academics), typically two per interview)
How many: Interviews at 2 colleges
Who's interviewed: Shortlisted applicants only, on an overall shortlisting score combining the application score with the UCAT decile (99 of 302 last cycle)
Before it: 2.1+ in an applied/experimental science degree

Before: 2.1+ in an applied/experimental science degree; UCAT required; UCAS form plus Oxford supplementary application form with two extra references (references due 6pm 22 Oct 2026); personal statement one component of interview selection; offers subject to immunisation, GMC fitness-to-practise and DBS requirements
Interviews: Interviews at 2 colleges, Thu 17 Dec 2026 and Fri 18 Dec 2026, online
Each one: With Oxford academic tutors (may include Fellows, Junior Research Fellows, graduate academics), typically two per interview
They assess: "Scientific ability and aptitude for Medicine, a realistic understanding of a medical career, potential to become an effective and caring doctor", in the university's own words

Applied: 302. Interviewed: 99. Offered: 46 (2026 entry (2025-26 cycle)).

Official sample question: How have vets' lives changed in the last 30 years?
Official sample question: What makes a good doctor?
Official sample question: Would you give a 60-year-old woman IVF treatment?

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Thu 17 Dec 2026 (first college) and Fri 18 Dec 2026 (second college).

Online, as a panel interview.

33%, and 46% of those interviewed got an offer.

2.1+ in an applied/experimental science degree.