Imperial Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
Imperial interviews 51% of Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry applicants, online, and offers a place to 56% of those interviewed.
Figures from imperial.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.
At a glance
- When: Early Nov 2026 - mid Feb 2027
- Format: Panel interview, Online (Two Chemistry academics, or a senior academic and a researcher)
- How many: 1
- Length: About 20 min
- Who's interviewed: Applicants with sufficient academic merit who meet the entry requirements (about 40% expected for 2027) (1,100 of 2,150 last cycle)
- Before it: No admissions test
How the Imperial Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry interview runs
- Before: No admissions test
- Interviews: 1, Early Nov 2026 - mid Feb 2027, online
- Each one: About 20 min, with Two Chemistry academics, or a senior academic and a researcher
- In the room: Questions on familiar and unfamiliar chemistry topics
- They assess: "Motivation and enthusiasm for chemistry", in the university's own words
Applied: 2,150. Interviewed: 1,100. Offered: 615 (2025-26 cycle (2026 entry), Department of Chemistry, all courses together; applications and interviewed are approximate).
Questions asked
- Reported by an applicant: Why chemistry with medicinal chemistry?
Imperial Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry interview FAQ
When are Imperial Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry interviews in 2026?
Early Nov 2026 - mid Feb 2027.
Online or in person?
Online, as a panel interview.
How long is each interview?
About 20 min. 1.
What percentage of applicants are interviewed?
51%, and 56% of those interviewed got an offer.
Is there a test?
No admissions test.
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