England dates checked 13 July 2026
When is the next STP application timeline?
England's 2026 application and interview dates have passed. Offers may still be recycled to reserve applicants after the upgrade deadline. The NSHCS had not published 2027 recruitment dates when this page was checked.
What happened in the 2026 direct-entry round?
- Most online interviews were expected between 5 May and 5 June 2026
- Interview outcomes and programme offers began from 15 June 2026
- The offer upgrades deadline was 30 June 2026
What can a 2027 applicant do before dates appear?
- Check whether your qualifications meet current entry requirements
- Read the current specialties and distinguish Medical Physics from adjacent options
- Map genuine examples to the person specification
- Explore work experience without treating hospital shadowing as essential
- Set alerts to check the NSHCS applicants hub and Oriel
Where will official dates appear?
The NSHCS publishes the recruitment timetable and guidance, while applications are handled through Oriel. Dates and stages can change, so check both during an active round.
Should you draft supporting information now?
You can reflect on your evidence, but wait for the live questions and limits before producing a final answer. Write personally and in your own words. The 2026 NSHCS guidance said AI must not generate supporting information.
Use the waiting time well
Build evidence without guessing the next questions.
Organise examples around skills, actions and learning, then respond to the official 2027 instructions when published.
Sources and review date
Last reviewed: 13 July 2026