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InterviewInterview + group task
University of Southampton
WhenJanuary–end of February 2027
Interviews and offers in recent years
| Entry | Interviewed | Offers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 entryapprox. | 834 | 574 |
| 2023 entryapprox. | 807 | 394 |
| 2022 entryapprox. | 846 | 427 |
Offers from the waiting list: not published by this university.
What these figures cover: BM5, from a Freedom of Information response; Southampton gave approximate (“c.”) figures.
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
- Selection Days run from January to the end of February.
- Specific 2027 dates are published in the autumn.
- Home applicants are invited 2–3 weeks before their Selection Day.
- International applicants are invited 5–6 weeks before.
- Dates cannot be changed.
- You may get shorter notice if a place opens through a cancellation.
- The University aims to tell you the outcome by the end of March.
How the interview works
- Selection is through a Selection Day.
- The Selection Day includes an interview and a group task.
- The interview draws on your UCAS personal statement.
- You must attend your interview in person.
What they assess
- Self-motivation and resilience
- Reflection on your life experiences
- Effective communication
- Successful interaction with others
- Understanding of the values of the NHS Constitution
How it's scored and how offers are made
- Offers are based on your Selection Day performance.
- If Selection Day scores are tied, UCAT may be used to decide.