Southampton Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

How Southampton interviews for Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry, in person, Selection days January to end of February 2027: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.

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

At a glance

When: Selection days January to end of February 2027 (Invitations 2-3 weeks ahead)
Format: Mixed format, In person
How many: 1 interview + group task
Who's interviewed: Home graduates (2.1 in any subject, plus GCSEs) meeting the academic requirements, ranked by UCAT score
Before it: UCAT before the 15 October deadline in the year of applying (ranks for interview; breaks tied selection-day scores)

How the Southampton Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry interview runs

Before: UCAT before the 15 October deadline in the year of applying (ranks for interview; breaks tied selection-day scores); reference not used; offers need occupational health clearance with vaccinations and an enhanced DBS check
Interviews: 1 interview + group task, Selection days January to end of February 2027, in person
In the room: Group task at the selection day
They assess: "Self-motivated and resilient", in the university's own words

Questions asked

Reported by 5 sources: Why should patients trust you?
Reported by 5 sources: How do you deal with overpopulation?
Reported by 5 sources: What are the NHS values and why are they important?

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

Southampton Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry interview FAQ

When are Southampton Medicine BM4 Graduate Entry interviews in 2026?

Selection days January to end of February 2027 (exact dates due in the autumn).

Online or in person?

In person, as a mixed format.

Is there a test?

UCAT before the 15 October deadline in the year of applying (ranks for interview; breaks tied selection-day scores).

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