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St John's College Medicine Interview

Medicine at University of Oxford is interviewed at college level, but the selection criteria are common to every college and a central shortlist is used — so this page covers the shared format and what is genuinely specific to St John's College.

How your college affects the interview

  • Medicine interviews are held online for 2027 entry, whichever colleges you are seen by.
  • You are interviewed at two colleges — your chosen college (or one allocated to you, if you made an open application) plus a second allocated at random. Some applicants are given a third interview because another college wants to consider them.
  • Selection criteria are identical across all colleges and a single central shortlist is used, so applying to a "less competitive" college gives no real advantage.
  • Roughly 425 of about 1,150 Medicine applicants are interviewed; the outcome is released via UCAS on 12 January 2027.

The University of Oxford interview format

  • Interviews at two colleges — where possible your college of choice or allocation, plus one allocated at random
  • At least two academics and one practising clinician on each panel
  • Around 20–25 minutes per interview, conducted online
  • Number and exact shape of interviews varies by college; selection criteria are common to all
  • The number of interviews you receive does not indicate how well you have done

Assessed

  • Problem-solving and critical thinking applied to unfamiliar material
  • Scientific reasoning, including real-time interpretation of data and graphs
  • Communication and willingness to engage with hints
  • Motivation for medicine and suitability for the tutorial system
  • Honesty and intellectual flexibility

Full timeline, offer model, preparation guidance and FAQ on the University of Oxford interview guide.

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Sources

Compiled from University of Oxford’s central Medicine admissions pages and St John's College’s own admissions information, reviewed September 2026 for the 2027 entry cycle. College-level details change — confirm with St John's College directly before your interview.

Other Oxford colleges

University of Oxford interview guide · All medical school interview guides