Imperial Medicine MBBS/BSc interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

Imperial interviews 40% of Medicine MBBS/BSc applicants, online or in person, and offers a place to 78% of those interviewed.

Figures from imperial.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.

At a glance

When: Typically January-February
Format: MMI stations, Online or in person (Academic staff involved in undergraduate education and experienced healthcare professionals)
Length: 5 min per station
Who's interviewed: Applicants meeting the minimum academic requirements, shortlisted by UCAT (taken that year) (852 of 2,149 last cycle)
Before it: UCAT (same year) used to shortlist with academic screening, not the sole factor

Before: UCAT (same year) used to shortlist with academic screening, not the sole factor; personal statement may be referred to at interview; after an offer: Occupational Health questionnaire, vaccinations and blood-borne virus tests; must be 18 by the start
Interviews: Typically January-February, online or in person
Each one: 5 min per station, with Academic staff involved in undergraduate education and experienced healthcare professionals
In the room: Data interpretation station (listed among the main station topics)
They assess: "Commitment to NHS Constitution values, motivation and understanding of medicine, empathy, work experience and community activities, leadership and teamwork", in the university's own words

Applied: 2,149. Interviewed: 852. Offered: 661 (2025 entry (2024-25 cycle)).

Official sample question: Applicants were asked questions based on their motivation for studying Medicine and were invited to discuss aspects of their application in more detail.
Official sample question: What do you do to relax?
Reported by 2 sources: Why medicine?

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

Typically January-February (invitations rolling from December).

Online or in person, as MMI stations.

5 min per station.

40%, and 78% of those interviewed got an offer.

UCAT (same year) used to shortlist with academic screening, not the sole factor.