Ulster Medicine MBBS interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Ulster interviews 64% of Medicine MBBS applicants, and offers a place to 64% of those interviewed.

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

At a glance

Format: MMI stations
Who's interviewed: GAMSAT at least 50 in each section plus an overall threshold set competitively each year (2020-25 average of those invited: 59) (160 of 249 last cycle)
Before it: GAMSAT (sittings March 2023 - September 2026 for 2027 entry)

Before: GAMSAT (sittings March 2023 - September 2026 for 2027 entry); maximum two MMI attempts; checked against the MSC excluded student database before any offer; AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure; medical declaration and occupational health clearance
They assess: "Insight into the work of a doctor and commitment to work as a doctor after graduation (selection process)", in the university's own words

Applied: 249. Interviewed: 160. Offered: 102 (2025/26 (as stated; 2025 entry)).

Reported question: Tell us about a time you demonstrated one of the values of the HSC / NHS - which value and what did you do?
Reported question: How would you support a fellow medical student on placement who was clearly struggling with their mental health?
Reported question: Where does general practice fit in your picture of medicine?

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

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

GAMSAT (sittings March 2023 - September 2026 for 2027 entry).