Kent and Medway Medical School Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
Kent and Medway Medical School interviews 29% of Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery applicants, online or in person, and offers a place to 73% of those interviewed.
Figures from kmms.ac.uk, checked 2 November 2026.
At a glance
- When: December (Further MMIs possible Feb/March)
- Format: MMI stations, Online or in person (Patient educators take part in group interviews)
- How many: 7 stations (six stations and a group station; indicative)
- Length: 6 stations x 7 min, plus a 40-45 min group station (indicative) (7 stations)
- Who's interviewed: Shortlisted applicants who pass minimum requirements (stage 1), a UCAT threshold (stage 2a) and then contextualisation of achieved grades against their school's average (groups A-B) or scoring (no school data, graduates, international) (477 of 1,647 last cycle)
- Before it: UCAT in the year of application with a threshold
How the Kent and Medway Medical School Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery interview runs
- Before: UCAT in the year of application with a threshold; UCAT SJT band 4 not considered; achieved grades only (no predicted grades); personal statements and references read positively for borderline candidates; non-disclosure agreement for MMI invitees; offers carry health (vaccinations) and enhanced DBS conditions
- Interviews: 7 stations (six stations and a group station; indicative), December, online or in person
- Each one: 6 stations x 7 min, plus a 40-45 min group station (indicative), with Patient educators take part in group interviews
- In the room: Roleplay, a task (manual skills) and a group activity (example circuit)
- They assess: "Resilient all-rounder", in the university's own words
Applied: 1,647. Interviewed: 477. Offered: 350 (2025 entry).
Questions asked
- Reported by 3 sources: What did you learn from your work experience?
- Reported question: What do you think are the most rewarding aspects of being a doctor?
- Reported question: Where do you see the field of Medicine going in the next 25 years?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
Kent and Medway Medical School Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery interview FAQ
When are Kent and Medway Medical School Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery interviews in 2026?
December (several days, Canterbury).
Online or in person?
Online or in person, as MMI stations.
How long is each interview?
6 stations x 7 min, plus a 40-45 min group station (indicative). 7 stations (six stations and a group station; indicative).
What percentage of applicants are interviewed?
29%, and 73% of those interviewed got an offer.
Is there a test?
UCAT in the year of application with a threshold.
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