Interview Dates
Below you will find specific information relating to the interview procedures for the different medical schools for the application year of 2021/2022. It is important to remember that information may change or be updated as you get closer to your interview so make sure to check individual university websites for further details on interview processes.

University | Interview type | Interview dates | Topics | Remote? |
University of Aberdeen | MMI | November 2021 -March 2022 | Preparation for entry to medicine, problem-solving, previous experiences, personal insight | Yes |
University of Anglia Ruskin | MMI | 6-14 Dec 2021, 6-14 Jan 2021 | Communication skills, critical thinking, moral reasoning, teamwork, leadership, empathy, problem solving, interpersonal skills | Yes |
Aston University | MMI | December 2021 -March 2022 | Understanding of studying and practicing medicine, verbal communication, listening skills, upstanding of teamwork, understanding of leadership skills, understanding of compassion, respect and dignity, problem solving | Yes |
Brats and London school of medicine and dentistry | Panel | Jan-March 2022 | Not disclosed | Yes |
University of Birmingham | MMI | Jan-Feb 2022 | Dealing with personal and ethical challenges, communication skills, mathematical skills (GCSE level) | Yes |
Brighton and Sussex medical school | MMI | Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 | Not disclosed | Yes |
University of Bristol | Structured/panel | Dec 2021 - April 2022 | Not disclosed | No |
University of Buckingham | MMI | Multiple dates throughout year | Not disclosed | Yes |
Brunel University London | MMI | Until spring | Communication skills, empathy and compassion, ethical reasoning, professionalism, data interpretation and gathering, problem-solving, personal qualities and motivation to study medicine, work experience, understanding of a career in medicine, current affairs in the media | Yes |
University of Cambridge | Traditional | December 2021 | Scientific and related competencies, personal qualities and communication skills, understanding of the professional and career requirements | Yes |
Cardiff University | MMI | Jan-Feb 2022 | Attributes and personal qualities needed in a doctor | Yes |
University of Central lancashire | Panel | Dec-April 2022 | Attributes and qualities needed in a good doctor | Yes |
University College London | Panel | Dec-March 2022 | Academic curiosity and interest in healthcare, motivation, problem solving, team work, communication skills | Yes |
University of Dundee | Panel | Dec-Feb 2022 | Ability to think critically and flexibly on your feet, communication skills, teamwork, work experience | Yes |
Edge Hill University | MMI | Not disclosed | Understanding and motivation for wanting to join medicine, verbal communication skills, integrity, teamwork/leadership, empathy and compassion, awareness of current health challenges, ethical awareness, awareness of self and others, prioritisation/decision making, interpretation of data | Yes |
University of Edinburgh | MMI | Not disclosed | Core attributes of medical doctors | Yes |
University of Exeter | MMI | Dec 2021 - March 2022 | Not disclosed | Yes |
University of Glasgow | Traditional | Not disclosed | What being a doctor means, ethics | Yes |
Hull York medical school | MMI | Jan-Feb 2022 | Teamwork, motivation and insight into a medical career, understanding and motivation for the course, understanding of the values in the NHS, awareness and understanding of current medical issues, communication skills, personal qualities such as empathy, tolerance of ambiguity and resilience, ability to think critically | Yes |
Imperial College London | MMI | Online-asynchronous interview in Jan, MMIs in March | Motivation and realistic approach to medicine as a career, capacity to deal with stressful situations, evidence of committment to the values of the NHS, evidence of working as a leader and team member, ability to multitask, likely contribution to university life, communication skills and maturity of character | Yes |
Keele University | Panel | Dec 2021 - March 2022 | Motivation and realistic approach to medicine as a career, capacity to deal with stressful situations, evidence of committment to the values of the NHS, evidence of working as a leader and a team member, ability to multitask, likely contribution to university life, communication skills and maturity of character | Yes |
Kent and Medway medical school | MMI | December onwards | Data handling, problem analysis, situational judgement, roleplay, task and values-based station | Unknown |
Kings College London | Panel | Nov 2021 - May 2022 | Values and personality-based attributes, information handling and evaluation skills, knowledge of topical medical issues, ability to deal with ethical dilemmas, communication skills | Yes |
Lancaster University | MMI | Jan-Feb 2022 | Career choice, work experience, suitability for medical career, comprehension, understanding of PBL curriculum | Not confirmed |
University of Leeds | MMI | December onwards | Ethical reasoning, self-evaluation, communication skills, problem solving, discussion around BMAT essay | Not yet confirmed |
Leicester medical school | MMI | Dec 2021 - March 2022 | Motivation to study medicine, genuine interest in the medical profession, personal insight, problem-solving, communication skills, teamwork abilities, emotional intelligence, ethical judgement | yes |
University of Liverpool | Semi-structured | Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 | Not disclosed | Yes |
University of Manchaster | MMI | Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 | Ability to communicate, why do you want to be a doctor, previous caring experience, matters of a medical interest, ethical issues | Unclear |
Newcastle University | MMIs | Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 | Integrity, communication, empathy and self-awareness, motivation and commitment to be a doctor, comparability with the MBBS programme, teamwork and leadership, personal organisation, persistence and resilience | Yes |
Norwich Medical School | MMI | Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 | Not disclosed | No |
University of Nottingham | MMI | Dec 2021 - March 2022 | Communication skills, teamwork, respect for patients and AHPs | Most likely remote |
University of Oxford | Traditional | 10-15 December | Personal statement, why you have applied to medicine, subjects you are currently studying at college | Yes |
University of Plymouth | MMI | Not disclosed | Motivation and commitment, empathy and being non-judgemental, communication skills, insight into the roles and responsibilities of a doctor, problem-solving skills | Unclear |
Queens University Belfast | MMI | Mid-Dec to March 2022 | Empathy, problem-solving, moral reasoning, communication skills | Unknown |
University of Sheffield | Traditional | Mon-Thurs between 29 Nov-10 Feb | Communication skills, depth and breadth of interests, evidence of committment for caring, knowledge of and interest in study in Sheffield, medical work experience/extended project qualification, motivation or medicine, understanding the nature of medicine, values and attributes, outside interests | Yes |
University of Southampton | Selection day | Jan-March 2022 | Self-motivation, communication, understanding the values of the NHS | Yes |
University of St Andrews | MMI | Late Nov 2021 -March 2022 | Understanding of medicine, commitment to study, personal qualities | Yes |
St George’s University of London | MMI | Dec 2021 - March 2022 | Academic ability and intellect, empathy, initiative and resilience, communication skills, organisation and problem solving, team work, insight and integrity, effective learning style | Unclear |
University of Sunderland | MMI and maths test | Late Dec-Jan 2022 | Motivation/experiences informing your decision to pursue a medical career, empathy and insight, awareness of ethical issues in health and society, comprehension, effective communication | Yes |
Swansea University | Panel | Not disclosed | Communication skills, problem-solving skills, insight and integrity, passion for medicine | Yes |
Warwick Medical school | MMI | 13-16 Dec 2021 | Team work, insight, resilience, communicatio, empathy, probity, respect and dignity | Yes |