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University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) Medicine Interview

Sheffield's A101 graduate-entry route uses the same themed MMI as the undergraduate course, scored out of 45 (8 stations of 5 plus the UCAT SJT band as a score out of 5). Themes include "Knowledge of Sheffield", information processing, values and the candidate as a person. A101 is widening-participation only. See the University of Sheffield Medicine guide for the full detail.

Reviewed September 2026 for 2027 entry

Format at a glance

Style
MMI
Delivery
In person (home)
Structure
~8 themed stations; scored out of 45 (8 × 5 + SJT band as /5)

Structure in detail

  • ~8 themed stations; scored out of 45 (8 × 5 + SJT band as /5)
  • Themes include Knowledge of Sheffield, information processing, values, candidate as a person
  • A101 is widening-participation only

What’s assessed at University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry)

  • Information processing
  • Values and professionalism
  • Communication
  • Knowledge of Sheffield and the course
  • The candidate as a person

Timeline — 2027 entry

MMIs
19 January – 6 February 2027

How the interview feeds your offer

MMI total plus SJT-derived score out of 45; ranked on that total. Widening-participation eligibility required.

What to practise for University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry)

Role-play & communicationMotivation & insightEthics & moral reasoningTeamwork & group tasks

MMIPrep runs each of these as a timed station with an AI examiner that scores your structure, content, communication, relevance and depth — the same criteria real interviewers use. The first station is free, no card required.

Preparing for University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) specifically

  • Know Sheffield and its course well — there is a dedicated station
  • Don't neglect the SJT — it is a scored station
  • Practise information-processing stations

Common pitfalls here

  • Thin knowledge of Sheffield
  • Treating the SJT as pass/fail

How MMI scoring works

Each station is scored independently by its own interviewer, usually against three or four fixed domains — communication, problem-solving or initiative, and integrity or moral reasoning are the common ones. A weak station can't be rescued by a strong one, so consistency matters more than a single standout answer.

New to this? Read the 2-minute primer on how a station actually plays out.

University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) interview — FAQ

Is the University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) medicine interview an MMI or a panel?+

University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) runs a mmi interview — In person (home). ~8 themed stations; scored out of 45 (8 × 5 + SJT band as /5)

How is the University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) medicine interview structured?+

~8 themed stations; scored out of 45 (8 × 5 + SJT band as /5); Themes include Knowledge of Sheffield, information processing, values, candidate as a person; A101 is widening-participation only.

When are University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) medicine interviews held?+

MMIs: 19 January – 6 February 2027. Always confirm exact dates on University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry)'s admissions pages.

What does the University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) interview assess?+

Information processing; Values and professionalism; Communication; Knowledge of Sheffield and the course; The candidate as a person.

Does interview performance affect the University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) offer?+

MMI total plus SJT-derived score out of 45; ranked on that total. Widening-participation eligibility required.

What should I practise for the University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry) medicine interview?+

Based on this format: Role-play & communication, Motivation & insight, Ethics & moral reasoning, Teamwork & group tasks. You can practise every one of these as timed stations with AI feedback on MMIPrep.

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Sources & how this page was compiled

Compiled from University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry)'s official admissions pages, and reviewed September 2026 for the 2027 entry cycle. Universities revise their interview format between cycles — always confirm the current details on University of Sheffield (A101 Graduate Entry)'s own admissions pages before your interview.

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