Southampton Medicine BM5 interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Southampton interviews 64% of Medicine BM5 applicants, in person, and offers a place to 69% of those interviewed.

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 (Home), 5-6 weeks (international))
Format: Mixed format, In person
How many: 1 interview + group task
Who's interviewed: Home and international applicants meeting the entry requirements (achieved or predicted grades), ranked by UCAT score (834 of 1,309 last cycle)
Before it: UCAT before the 15 October deadline in the year of applying (ranks for interview; breaks tied selection-day scores)

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

Applied: 1,309. Interviewed: 834. Offered: 574 (2024 admission cycle (approximate, as stated)).

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

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

In person, as a mixed format.

64%, and 69% of those interviewed got an offer.

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