King's Healthcare Entry Medicine MBBS interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate

King's interviews 17% of Healthcare Entry Medicine 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 payers only (30 of 180 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; fit-to-sit policy; final decisions by end of May; offers subject to Occupational Health clearance and an enhanced DBS check; no deferred entry
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: 180. Interviewed: 30 (most recent admissions cycle as stated Oct 2026 (2026 entry)).

Official sample question: Why do you want to study medicine?
Reported by 3 sources: Why is it hard to get a GP appointment in many parts of the country?
Reported by 3 sources: Why might two people living a few miles apart in south London expect to live very different lengths of time?

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

Usually December-April.

Online, as MMI stations.

17%.

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