King's Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

King's interviews 31% of Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS applicants, online.

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

At a glance

When: Usually December-April
Format: MMI stations, Online
Who's interviewed: Home fee applicants who attended only non-selective state schools since 11, have not started a degree and meet at least one WP criterion (FSM, ACORN/IMD deprivation, K+ completion, care-experienced or estranged) (230 of 745 last cycle)
Before it: UCAT (same year): overall score used in shortlisting, subtests and SJT not used

Before: UCAT (same year): overall score used in shortlisting, subtests and SJT not used; contextual information considered; fit-to-sit policy; final decisions by end of May; offers subject to Occupational Health clearance and an enhanced DBS check; must turn 18 before Year 2
Interviews: Usually December-April, online
They assess: "Communication skills, ethical reasoning, understanding of current and relevant healthcare issues, motivation for studying Medicine, and overall suitability for the programme and the profession", in the university's own words

Applied: 745. Interviewed: 230 (most recent admissions cycle as stated Oct 2026 (2026 entry)).

No questions have been reported for this course yet.

Usually December-April.

Online, as MMI stations.

31%.

UCAT (same year): overall score used in shortlisting, subtests and SJT not used.