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University of Birmingham (School of Dentistry)
Stations4–10
Time per station5–10 min
Interviewers1–2 per station
WhenFebruary half-term week
PlacesAbout 300 interviewed
Interviews and offers in recent years
320interviewed (2026 entry)
118offers made
About 37%of interviewees received an offer
| Entry | Applicants | Interviewed | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 entry | 880 | 320 | 118 |
| 2025 entry | 791 | 317 | 141 |
| 2024 entry | 937 | 320 | 140 |
| 2023 entry | 1,050 | 317 | 136 |
| 2022 entry | 1,085 | 311 | 133 |
Offers from the waiting list: not published by this university.
What these figures cover: BDS, Home and Overseas combined.
Figures are as published by the university or released under Freedom of Information. Definitions differ between schools, so compare with care. A dash means the figure was not published.
Key dates
- Interviews take place throughout February half-term week.
- No alternative interview dates are available.
- Applicants not invited to interview are told by mid-January.
- Invitations continue until all interview places are filled.
How the interview works
- You will take multiple mini-interviews (MMI), not a panel interview.
- You complete between four and ten mini-interviews.
- Each mini-interview lasts five to ten minutes.
- Each station has one or two assessors.
- Interviews are in person at the Dental School in Birmingham.
- Online and telephone interviews are not offered.
- Overseas applicants are typically expected to attend in person.
What they assess
- Motivation for a career in dentistry
- Communication
- Empathy
- Self-insight
- Ethical reasoning
- Manual dexterity
- Leadership
- Values of respect, compassion, resilience and commitment to quality of care