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UCAS, interviews and offers

A year in the life of an applicant.

  • ⏱ 3 min read
  • UK medical students
  • Step 4 of 5
  • Reviewed 27 October 2026
JulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunUCAT (summer)UCAS deadlineInterviews (varies by school)Offers and replies
A typical applicant’s year (dates are indicative).
  • Medicine applications have an early deadline in the autumn, and you can choose only a limited number of medicine courses.
  • Many schools interview using short, timed stations (multiple mini-interviews) or panels.
  • Offers are usually conditional on your final grades.

Personal statement and interviews

  • Be specific about what you did and what you learned.
  • Be honest. Admissions teams read many statements.
  • For interviews, practise explaining your reasoning aloud, not reciting answers.
  • Know the format: panels and multiple mini interviews both exist.

Your checklist

  • Noted this year’s UCAS medicine deadline

This page is general education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.