Plymouth BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation (Year 0) interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
Plymouth interviews 40% of BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation applicants, online, and offers a place to 62% of those interviewed.
Figures from plymouth.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
At a glance
- When: Typically Dec-Feb (Date chosen through an online booking system)
- Format: MMI stations, Online (4 interviewers)
- How many: 5 stations
- Length: 5 stations, about 55 min (5 stations)
- Who's interviewed: UK applicants who meet the academic criteria but not the A100 grade requirements and score at least 5 widening-access points (162 of 408 last cycle)
- Before it: UCAT sat in the year of application
How the Plymouth BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation (Year 0) interview runs
- Before: UCAT sat in the year of application; widening-access evidence uploaded to the student portal at application; one application only (A102 or A100); interviews scored on a numerical scale plus a red-flag section; offers require health and police checks
- Interviews: 5 stations, Typically Dec-Feb, online
- Each one: 5 stations, about 55 min, with 4 interviewers
- They assess: "Communication skills, decision making, impact of illness, reflection and self-insight, motivation and commitment, integrity and inclusivity, resilience and adaptability, teamwork (NHS core values)", in the university's own words
Applied: 408. Interviewed: 162. Offered: 101 (2025 entry).
Questions asked
- Reported question: What do you know about the Medicine course structure at Peninsula Medical School?
- Reported question: What do you think is the most misunderstood part of a doctor's daily job?
- Reported question: How would you approach caring for a patient whose lifestyle choices you personally disagreed with?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
Plymouth BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation (Year 0) interview FAQ
When are Plymouth BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery with Foundation interviews in 2026?
Typically Dec-Feb.
Online or in person?
Online, as MMI stations.
How long is each interview?
5 stations, about 55 min. 5 stations.
What percentage of applicants are interviewed?
40%, and 62% of those interviewed got an offer.
Is there a test?
UCAT sat in the year of application.
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