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Medical school interview formats

MMI or panel, how many stations and how long, for every UK medical school. Each fact links to the school's own page.

48 medical schools

University of Aberdeen

Scotland
A100Medicine and Gateway2MedicineFrom 2026 entry guidance
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
5 minutes a station, two selectors, about 1 hour in total
Where
In person (2026 guidance)
Assessed
Motivation, core qualities, critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork, professionalism. Communication is scored at every station. Not a test of academic knowledge.
Note
Five domains are listed; that does not mean five stations.
Practise at this timing

Source: Aberdeen interview; Coming to interview

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

England
A100, A101Medicine, and Medicine with Gateway YearConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
6
Timing
2 minutes' reading outside each station, then 7 minutes on the task; about 1 hour
Where
In person
Assessed
Interpersonal skills and empathy, teamwork and leadership, preparation and motivation, critical thinking, ethics, integrity. Each station marks answer quality, skills and qualities, and communication (5 marks each, 15 a station, 90 in total). Role-play actors may be used.
Note
Standard interviews 7 to 11 December 2026 and 7 to 13 January 2027; Gateway on 14 January 2027.
Practise at this timing

Source: ARU medicine interview process; ARU Medicine course

Bangor University (North Wales Medical School)

Wales
A100, A101Medicine and Graduate Entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
6, with two questions at each
Timing
3 minutes to answer each question; 3 minutes between stations to read the next questions; about 1 hour
Where
In person
Assessed
Station scores are combined. No per-topic breakdown is published.
Note
Interviews 7 to 11 December 2026.
Practise at this timing

Source: Bangor: how to apply; Bangor medicine FAQs

A103Gateway to Medicine (6 years)Confirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Timed rotating stations; minutes not published
Where
In person; video only in exceptional cases
Assessed
Not published on the route page.
Note
Do not assume the A100 timings apply.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Bangor A103 Gateway to Medicine

University of Birmingham

England
A100Medicine, Home applicantsFrom 2026 entry guidance
Format
MMI
Stations
6 or 7
Timing
8 minutes a station, including 2 minutes' preparation
Where
In person
Assessed
A mix of interview, role play and calculation. Station types include commitment and insight, critical thinking, professionalism, a personal or ethical challenge, data, calculation and role play. The mix varies by day.
Note
The 2026 interviewer briefing described 7 stations, one of each type; that is 2026 practice, not a 2027 guarantee.
Practise at this timing

Source: Birmingham medicine interviews

A100Medicine, international applicantsFrom 2026 entry guidance
Format
Online MMI
Stations
At least 2, including one with a professional role player, plus a separate online calculations assessment on another date
Timing
Not published
Where
Online
Assessed
The same suitability and NHS values as the Home interview.
Note
The Home seven-station format does not apply. Reconfirm for 2027 entry.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Birmingham medicine interviews

University of Bristol

England
A100, A108Medicine and Gateway to MedicineFrom 2026 entry guidance
Format
Structured online interview
Stations
6
Timing
About 30 minutes in total; two groups of three assessors each mark three stations
Where
Online
Assessed
Questions and scenarios informed by the GMC's Achieving good medical practice. No topic split is published.
Note
The interview page describes December 2025 to February 2026.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Bristol medicine interviews

University of Buckingham

England
MB ChBMedicineCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Not published
Assessed
Stage 2 is a digital Multiple Mini Assessment (analysis, interpretation and judgement); stage 3 is an MMI of observed structured stations. Exceptional stage 2 performance can lead to an offer without the MMI.
Note
Buckingham has its own intake calendar.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Buckingham selection days

University of Cambridge

England
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Academic interview
Stations
Set by each college
Timing
Set by each college
Where
Set by each college
Assessed
Intellectual ability and potential, and commitment to the subject, alongside the whole application.
Note
Example: Jesus College interviews UK applicants in person and overseas applicants online in December 2026.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Cambridge Medicine; Jesus College Medicine

A101Graduate Course in MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Up to 10
Timing
St Edmund's College publishes 10 stations of 5 minutes
Where
Not published
Assessed
Scientific aptitude, critical thought, empathy, compassion, integrity and work experience, considered as a whole.
Note
Follow your invitation for dates and scoring.
Practise at this timing

Source: St Edmund's graduate medicine; Cambridge graduate medicine

Cardiff University

Wales
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Several themed stations
Timing
Not published
Where
Home in person, overseas online; interviews in Welsh or bilingually on request
Assessed
Course knowledge, ethics, understanding of a doctor's career, the NHS, teamwork, self-directed learning, motivation, empathy, resilience and communication.
Note
Some dental applicants to A101 may also have a separate panel.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Cardiff medicine admissions information

City St George's, University of London

England
A100MBBS5From 2026 entry guidance
Format
Recorded MMI
Stations
6 questions
Timing
About 5 minutes each, including the question being read out, with 60-second breaks
Where
Online, recorded
Assessed
Suitability for medicine and NHS values, empathy, integrity and respect. Marked by people.
Note
The 2027 course page confirms an MMI and says guidance may change.
Practise at this timing

Source: City St George's Medicine 2027; City St George's selection process

A101MBBS4 (graduate entry)From 2026 entry guidance
Format
MMI
Stations
6
Timing
5 minutes each, with 60-second breaks
Where
In person or online
Assessed
Communication, empathy, ethical reasoning, problem solving and motivation. Each station has a different interviewer.
Note
Candidates eligible for both routes interview once.
Practise at this timing

Source: City St George's selection process

Pears Cumbria School of Medicine

England
A102Graduate Entry Medicine (Imperial degree)Confirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
In person in Carlisle; may be blended
Assessed
Commitment to medicine and the doctor's role, contribution to the school and region, teamwork and leadership, ethics, empathy, resilience and adaptability. Interest in improving health in Cumbria is assessed for those without local links.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Imperial graduate-entry medicine; Cumbria: applying

University of Dundee

Scotland
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Group interview
Stations
A group process, not individual stations
Timing
About 30 minutes of observed discussion with five other applicants, then the group moves to another assessor who leads a discussion; about 1 hour 40 minutes with registration
Where
UK in person; international remote option
Assessed
Effective communication, working in a group, personal values and professionalism.
Note
Solo practice prepares your contributions; it cannot copy a live group.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Dundee medicine interview

University of East Anglia (UEA)

England
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
6
Timing
1.5 minutes' preparation, then 5 minutes a station
Where
In person, for UK and international applicants
Assessed
Questions written against the Medical Schools Council's core values. Two examples of relevant work experience are asked for.
Practise at this timing

Source: UEA Medicine

Edge Hill University

England
A100Medicine, and Medicine with Foundation Year2027 details not yet published
Format
Not yet published
Stations
To be confirmed
Timing
To be confirmed
Where
To be confirmed
Assessed
The school says 2027 interview and scoring details are to be confirmed. Past policy used an MMI.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Edge Hill Medicine

University of Edinburgh

Scotland
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Assessment day
Stations
3: two individual stations and one group station
Timing
Half a day; station minutes not published
Where
Usually in person; likely online for applicants living outside the UK
Assessed
Attributes from the Medical Schools Council's core values and the GMC's Outcomes for graduates. The interview is 50% of the final selection score.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Edinburgh Applying for Medicine 2027 booklet; Edinburgh assessment days

HCP-MedMedicine for healthcare professionalsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Assessment day
Stations
3: two individual stations and one group station
Timing
Station minutes not published
Where
In person
Assessed
The same format as A100. Selectors ask set questions and use set mark sheets.
Note
Date: 27 January 2027.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Edinburgh HCP-Med

University of Exeter

England
A100Medicine (BMBS)Confirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published for 2027
Timing
Not published for 2027
Where
In person or online
Assessed
Not published on the course page.
Note
An older page says four stations for 2024; do not assume that for 2027.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Exeter BMBS Medicine

Hull York Medical School

England
A100 and GatewayMedicine, Home applicantsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
A group exercise, two mini-interviews, a student station and an individual video scenario
Timing
5 minutes' thinking time for the first question at each interview station; full lengths not published
Where
In person
Assessed
The group scores collaboration and contribution; the interviews assess current medical and ethical issues, insight, critical thinking and NHS values. The video scenario is not a medical-knowledge test.
Note
The school's pages give different point weights; follow your invitation.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Hull York interviews

A100Medicine, overseas applicantsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Online MMI
Stations
Three mini-interviews, a student station, a video scenario and a group exercise
Timing
2 minutes' thinking time for the first question; two stations per online room
Where
Online
Assessed
The same broad areas as the Home interview; each component is worth 15 points (90 in total). Groups of up to six.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Hull York interviews

Imperial College London

England
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
6 in 2026
Timing
5 minutes to answer at each station
Where
Not published
Assessed
Teamwork and leadership, motivation, the role of a doctor, empathy and breaking bad news, ethical and values scenarios, data interpretation. Each station: content out of 6 and communication out of 4.
Note
An MMI is confirmed for 2027; the six-station count is from 2026.
Practise at this timing

Source: Imperial Medicine 2027; Imperial MMI guidance

Keele University

England
A100, A104MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Panel
Stations
Two structured interviews, usually two hours apart
Timing
15 minutes each
Where
Online (Microsoft Teams)
Assessed
The person specification, a doctor's wider responsibilities, and ethical and social issues. Advance reading covers professionalism guidance and a short case.
Note
Interviews December 2026 to April 2027. Applicants eligible for both routes have one interview.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Keele: how to apply

Kent and Medway Medical School

England
A100Medicine, Home applicantsPrevious years only
Format
MMI
Stations
Previously 6, plus a 40-minute group station
Timing
Previously 7 minutes a station with 3-minute intervals
Where
Not published
Assessed
Previous station types: data handling, problem analysis, situational judgement, role play, a task and values. Qualities sought include resilience, realistic commitment, compassion, communication, teamwork, dignity, empathy and responsibility.
Note
The school says it does not commit to the same number or type of stations.
Practise at this timing

Source: KMMS entry requirements 2027

King's College London

England
A100MedicinePrevious years only
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Not published
Assessed
Communication, health-related social and ethical issues, suitability as a health professional, and contribution to university life.
Note
King's has used MMIs before; the route page confirms an interview but not its 2027 format. Follow your invitation.
Practise a general circuit

Source: King's Medicine requirements

A102Graduate and Professional EntryConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Online interview
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Remote
Assessed
The same descriptors as A100. Interviewers do not see your application and use standard mark sheets.
Practise a general circuit

Source: King's graduate entry requirements

A103Graduate Entry, Portsmouth campusConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Online interview
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Remote, November to May
Assessed
Communication, health-related social and ethical discussion, suitability for the programme and profession, and contribution to university life.
Note
Home fee payers only; the course starts in August 2027.
Practise a general circuit

Source: King's Portsmouth graduate entry

Lancaster University

England
A100Medicine and SurgeryCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
Online MMI
Stations
6 assessed stations and one break
Timing
5 minutes a station, 2 minutes between stations; 90 to 105 minutes including briefing
Where
Online (Microsoft Teams)
Assessed
Trained assessors mark against set criteria; totals are ranked.
Note
An older page described eight stations and a group task; the current guide says six.
Practise at this timing

Source: Lancaster MMI guide

University of Leicester

England
A100, A199Medicine, Home applicantsFrom 2026 entry guidance
Format
MMI
Stations
7, including one simple numeracy station (2026)
Timing
About 10 minutes each with 1 minute's reading (2026). Numeracy is one of the seven; applicants with extra time sit it separately
Where
In person
Assessed
Motivation, reflection, organisation, problem solving, handling uncertainty and risk, responsibility, communication, teamwork, compassion, resilience, empathy, honesty and ethical judgement. Each station is scored and totals ranked.
Practise at this timing

Source: Leicester: applying for Medicine; Leicester medicine interview

A100Medicine, international applicantsFrom 2026 entry guidance
Format
Online MMI
Stations
6 (2026), then a separately invigilated numeracy test
Timing
1 minute's reading, then 7 minutes a station (2026)
Where
Online
Assessed
The same general areas as the Home interview.
Practise at this timing

Source: Leicester medicine interview

University of Liverpool

England
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Home in person; international online
Assessed
Values-based recruitment; information from your personal statement may be used.
Note
Planned for January and February 2027, subject to change.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Liverpool admissions process

A101Graduate Entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
In person
Assessed
Not published.
Note
Planned for January and February 2027.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Liverpool 2027 admissions FAQs

University of Manchester

England
MBChBMedicineCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
MMI
Stations
5
Timing
8 minutes a station with a 2-minute gap; no advance prompt, reading or writing
Where
In person or on Zoom
Assessed
Conversational, not a monologue. An informed lay view of current medicine, ethical reasoning without a prescribed opinion, tolerance and understanding. A different assessor at each station.
Note
One station may be replaced by a group task this cycle; your invitation will say.
Practise at this timing

Source: Manchester medicine interviews

Newcastle University

England
A100, A101Medicine, Home applicantsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
7 in 2026, plus an unscored warm-up
Timing
7 minutes a station with 2-minute changeovers (2026); about 65 minutes
Where
Generally on campus
Assessed
Integrity, communication, empathy and self-awareness, motivation, fit with the programme, teamwork and leadership, organisation and resilience. Interview questions and role play; the SJT counts as much as one station.
Note
The 2027 policy confirms an MMI; the station count and minutes are from 2026.
Practise at this timing

Source: Newcastle 2027 admissions policy; Newcastle: applying for Medicine

A100, A101Medicine, international applicantsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Panel
Stations
A panel of two selectors
Timing
About 25 minutes (2026)
Where
On campus or remote
Assessed
The same categories as the Home interview, as interview questions rather than role play. Selectors score separately.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Newcastle 2027 admissions policy

University of Nottingham

England
A100, A108Medicine and Foundation YearPrevious years only
Format
Not yet published
Stations
Not confirmed
Timing
Not confirmed
Where
Not confirmed
Assessed
The 2025 policy described an online interview of six 5-minute scenarios plus an unscored 1-minute opener.
Note
We could not confirm the current format; check your invitation.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Nottingham 2025 admissions policy

A101Graduate Entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Interview
Stations
Not published for 2027
Timing
Not published for 2027
Where
Home in person; international online (Teams)
Assessed
The 2026 policy described six 5-minute online scenarios plus an unscored opener; that may have changed.
Note
Interviews planned for 9 and 11 December 2026.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Nottingham Graduate Entry Medicine 2027

University of Oxford

England
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Academic interview
Stations
Interviews at two colleges; the format varies by college
Timing
Varies by college
Where
Online
Assessed
Scientific aptitude and suitability for medicine: a realistic understanding of the career and the potential to be an effective, caring doctor.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Oxford Medicine; Oxford application process

A101Graduate-entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Academic interview
Stations
Normally two interviews at each of two colleges
Timing
17 and 18 December 2026
Where
Online
Assessed
The published selection criteria; clinical and college tutors interview.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Oxford GEM interviews and selection

University of Plymouth

England
A100Medicine (BMBS)Previous years only
Format
MMI
Stations
5, with four interviewers
Timing
About 55 minutes in total
Where
Online in 2024
Assessed
Communication, decisions, the impact of illness, reflection and self-insight, motivation and commitment, integrity and inclusivity, resilience and adaptability, teamwork. Numerical scores plus a yes or no red flag for an unsuitable response. Not a test of medical or scientific knowledge.
Note
The source describes the 2024 cycle. Stations, delivery and timing for 2027 entry are not yet confirmed.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Plymouth selection and admissions

Queen Mary University of London (Barts)

England
A100MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Panel
Stations
Typically two senior academic or clinical staff, sometimes a lay selector
Timing
Not published
Where
Online
Assessed
Motivation and the reality of medicine; initiative, resilience and maturity; teamwork; organisation and problem solving; contribution to university life; communication.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Queen Mary A100 selection

A101Graduate Entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Panel
Stations
Typically two senior staff and a medical student, sometimes a lay selector
Timing
Not published
Where
Online
Assessed
The same areas as A100; the panel can explore caring and service experience.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Queen Mary A101 selection

University of Sheffield

England
A100, A101Medicine, Home applicantsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Typically eight sections
Timing
Not published
Where
In person
Assessed
Knowledge of Sheffield, medicine in its wider context, good medical practice, attitudes and values, you as a person, communication, ethics, information processing. Each section is scored out of 5, plus the SJT out of 5 (45 in total); scores of at least 3 in every section are prioritised.
Note
December 2026 to January 2027.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Sheffield medicine admissions

A100Medicine, international applicantsConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Panel
Stations
A panel interview
Timing
Not published
Where
Online
Assessed
The shared selection criteria; do not expect an eight-station circuit.
Note
January 2027.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Sheffield medicine admissions

University of Southampton

England
A100 (BM5), A101 (BM4)Medicine and Graduate Entry MedicineCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
Group and interview
Stations
An interview and a group task
Timing
Not published
Where
Selection Day
Assessed
Self-motivation and resilience, reflection on relevant life experience, communication, working with others, and NHS Constitution values. Your personal statement is used on the day.
Note
BM6 has a separate process.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Southampton: apply for medicine

University of St Andrews

Scotland
A100, A10C (ScotCOM)MedicineCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
MMI
Stations
Usually 4, including at least one role play with an actor
Timing
About 6 minutes each
Where
Home-funded applicants in person; others online (2026 entry)
Assessed
Communication and interpersonal skills at every station, plus understanding of a caring career, critical thinking, reflection and ethics.
Note
ScotCOM links to the same selection page. Reconfirm for 2027 entry.
Practise at this timing

Source: St Andrews medicine selection

ScotGEMGraduate Entry (with Dundee)Current guidance, no year given
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Usually 7 minutes a station with 30-second breaks
Where
Usually at Ninewells, Dundee
Assessed
Motivation, relevant work experience, personal attributes, and reasons for choosing ScotGEM.
Practise at this timing

Source: ScotGEM selection

University of Sunderland

England
MBChBMedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
In person
Assessed
May include one-to-one interviews, role play and data analysis. Motivation and experience, empathy and insight, a doctor's responsibilities, ethical issues in health and society, resilience, comprehension and communication.
Note
From the week of 7 December 2026.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Sunderland: applying for medicine

Swansea University

Wales
A101Graduate Entry MedicineCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
Assessment day
Stations
3 stations: interviews, presentations or role play
Timing
20 to 30 minutes each
Where
In person
Assessed
Communication, problem solving, coping with pressure, insight and integrity, passion and resilience, organisation and research, ethics and values. Offers are based on the interview alone after shortlisting.
Note
Reconfirm for 2027 entry.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Swansea Graduate Entry Medicine

MB BChMedicine (5 years, new for 2027)Confirmed for 2027 entry
Format
Assessment day
Stations
3 stations: interviews, presentations or role play
Timing
20 to 30 minutes each
Where
In person
Assessed
The same seven areas as the graduate route.
Note
Open only to applicants from named areas of South and West Wales.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Swansea Medicine MB BCh

UCL

England
A100MBBS BScCurrent guidance, no year given
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Home on campus; overseas online
Assessed
Academic curiosity and interest in healthcare; motivation and understanding of the career; reasoning and problem solving; professionalism, including integrity, empathy, honesty and compassion; teamwork, leadership and resilience; communication and listening.
Practise a general circuit

Source: UCL selection and interviews

Ulster University

Northern Ireland
A101Graduate Entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
Not published
Timing
Not published
Where
Not published
Assessed
The personal qualities of a doctor, insight into a doctor's work and commitment. Knowledge of the Northern Ireland health system is not required.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Ulster Medicine

University of Warwick

England
A101Graduate Entry MedicineConfirmed for 2027 entry
Format
MMI
Stations
6
Timing
About 10 minutes a station (January 2026 online guidance); about two hours in total
Where
In person, 15 to 18 December 2026; online on 13 January 2027 for eligible international applicants
Assessed
Teamwork, insight, resilience, communication, empathy, probity, and respect and dignity. Trained assessors score each station.
Note
2027 station minutes are not yet confirmed.
Practise a general circuit

Source: Warwick: applying; Warwick application process

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