Greater Manchester MBChB Medicine interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

How Greater Manchester interviews for MBChB Medicine, online: the format, the questions reported for it, and the practice interview built on them.

Figures from greatermanchester.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.

At a glance

Format: MMI stations, Online
Who's interviewed: International applicants only (direct application, not UCAS), shortlisted on their application with the personal statement assessed at shortlisting.
Before it: Direct application to the university

Before: Direct application to the university; personal statement assessed at shortlisting; no admissions test for 2027 entry (UCAT required from the September 2028 cohort); offers based on interview performance; after a successful interview, occupational health screening, Enhanced DBS check and (international) a letter of good conduct; UK study visa.
Interviews: Online
In the room: Tests alongside the mini-interviews (not described)
They assess: "Values, behaviours, communication and problem-solving skills", in the university's own words

Reported question: How would you show empathy to a patient whose choices you personally find hard to understand?
Reported question: How would you explain the situation honestly without causing unnecessary alarm?
Reported question: How would you respond to a coursemate who struggles to adjust to studying in a new country?

Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.

Online, as MMI stations.

Direct application to the university.