Buckingham

Admissions Process

Candidates can apply via UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) or directly through the university as it is independent. The deadline for UCAS applications is in October whereas applications directly through the university are due in September. This application will include information such as your academic history, personal statement and any other qualifications/achievements.

Admissions Tests:

UCAT ❌
Unlike most Medical Schools in the UK, you are not required to take an admissions test (for example, UCAT or BMAT) in order to apply to Buckingham.

Interview Type: MMI

Interview Topics: Following the submission of your application, there are two stages of selection.

If you meet the initial entry criteria in your application, you will be invited to complete a Multiple Mini Assessment, a computer-based test designed to assess applicants’ analysis, interpretation and judgement skills.

If you are successful with the first assessment, you will be invited to attend an interview. Buckingham interviews their students in the format of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI’s). In Buckingham, these are a series of short tasks designed to analyse candidates’ abilities related to the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’ guide. Buckingham interviews typically assess key skills required for medicine such as communication and time management but topics such as ethics, topical issues within medicine and problem solving are also often included.

You can find out about typical MMIs in our MMI guide.

It is possible to receive an offer after only the first assessment, if you score exceptionally highly.

The dates for the two selection days range from February to May.