Free practice questions for the Leicester medicine interview, with the interview format taken from the university's own admissions pages.
Leicester interview format
For 2027 entry, Leicester runs multiple mini interviews plus a numeracy test, lasting about an hour in total. Home applicants attend face to face at the George Davies Centre, and international applicants interview online. The numeracy station is mainly mental arithmetic and carries its own pass mark.
Format: Multiple Mini Interview
Where: In person or online
When: Home: 8 to 18 December 2026 and 6 to 13 January 2027. International: 8 to 12 February 2027.
What Leicester assesses
Communication
Motivation for medicine
Empathy
Comprehension
Problem solving and dealing with uncertainty
Reflection on your own strengths and weaknesses
Numeracy
Leicester practice interview questions
Tell us about a time you had to explain something complicated simply.
A patient is upset and not listening to what you are saying. How do you respond?
Why medicine, and why this university?
What have you done to test whether medicine is the right career for you?
Tell us about a mistake you made and what you changed afterwards.
What is the most important thing your work experience taught you?
Why do you want to study medicine?
Why not nursing, pharmacy or another healthcare career?
Practise out loud
Book a Leicester mock interview for £69 with a trained MedicHut interviewer, or a live MMI circuit for £89. Both include detailed feedback on every answer.