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UK medical school interviews: what to expect at every school
Applying for Medicine? This hub brings together everything you need to prepare confidently for interviews at every UK medical school, with clear, school-by-school guides so you can understand how each university runs its interviews, what it assesses, and how to practise effectively.
Free to read, updated for the current cycle, and written by NHS doctors who teach interview preparation.
Applying for Medicine? This hub brings together everything you need to prepare confidently for interviews at every UK medical school. We've organised clear, school-by-school guides so you can understand how each university conducts its interviews, what it assesses, and how to practise effectively.
For each school
What you'll find for each medical school
Interview format
How the school interviews for the current cycle, in person or online, number of stations, timings and scoring approach.
Interview style
MMI, panel or hybrid, plus any role-play or group components.
When interviews are held
Typical windows and timelines to help you plan.
Topics you should expect
Motivation for Medicine, work experience reflection, NHS values, ethics, communication, data interpretation, teamwork, resilience and current healthcare issues.
Who gets interviewed and who gets offers
Available figures on interview invitations and offer rates, explained in plain English.
Example stations and questions
Real samples where known. If unpublished, we provide realistic, school-specific practice prompts to guide targeted preparation.
When offers are released
Typical dates and how schools communicate outcomes.
Top tips for success
School-specific advice on structure, timing and common pitfalls.
Student comments, where available
We highlight authentic student comments to give you practical insight into what a recent interview felt like, including pacing, question depth and station emphasis. Look for the "Student comments" call-out box within each school guide. Where verified comments aren't available, we say so clearly and focus on evidence-based preparation tips, along with high-quality sample stations to keep your practice realistic.
Get the most from it
How to use this hub
- Start broad. Read our overview of common interview themes and NHS values.
- Go school-specific. Open the guide for each of your choices to align your practice with format, timing and topics.
- Practise deliberately. Use our example stations to rehearse aloud, time yourself and refine your structure.
- Reflect. Build concise reflections on your experiences, ethics scenarios and teamwork, the areas most candidates underprepare.
Note: interview formats and dates are subject to change. Always check each school's admissions page alongside our guides.
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From reading to ready
The guides tell you what to expect. Practice is what gets you the offer.
Knowing a school's format is the starting point, not the finish line. The students who perform on the day are the ones who have practised out loud, under pressure, with honest feedback, long before the real interview.
Read the guide
Understand the format, timing and topics for each of your chosen schools.
Practise properly
Rehearse real MMI and panel stations in small groups with NHS doctors, not just notes on a page.
Walk in ready
Turn preparation into performance, so nothing on the day catches you off guard.
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