How long will the interview last?

For home students, your multiple mini interview will last approximately 65 minutes. For international students, your virtual panel interview will last approximately 20 minutes. We will be assessing the same set of criteria in both styles of interview.

When will I hear if the outcome of my interview?

We will let applicants know the outcome of their interview by the UCAS deadline of 13th May 2026.

How many places are available?

We have a total of 367 places available which includes 25 places on the A101 course and we can recruit up to 26 international students in each cycle.

Congratulations on securing an interview for Medicine at Newcastle University. This page holds useful resources to support your interview preparation and to give you a glimpse into life at Newcastle.

Welcome from the Director of Admissions

Useful resources to help prepare for your interview

What can I expect?

Take a look at our preparation handbook to help you understand what to expect on the day of your interview. This explains the different areas and key skills which you will be asked about by our selectors.

The Medical Schools Council have pulled together some very useful information and resources which we recommend you look at.

We will be holding optional online interview workshop sessions to help you prepare. These sessions will give you a chance to practice questions as well as chat with current students and staff. All sessions will be held on Microsoft Teams. There are several dates to chose from. You can sign up by completing this form.

Remember, if you have any questions in the lead up to your interview, you can contact us.

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the interview last?: For home students, your multiple mini interview will last approximately 65 minutes. For international students, your virtual panel interview will last approximately 20 minutes. We will be assessing the same set of criteria in both styles of interview.
When will I hear if the outcome of my interview?: We will let applicants know the outcome of their interview by the UCAS deadline of 13th May 2026.
How many places are available?: We have a total of 367 places available which includes 25 places on the A101 course and we can recruit up to 26 international students in each cycle.