Free practice questions for the Nottingham medicine interview, with the interview format taken from the university's own admissions pages.
Nottingham interview format
For 2027 entry, Nottingham publishes an interview with six scenarios, including at least one role play, lasting up to one hour. Home applicants attend in person. International applicants interview online through Microsoft Teams. Interviews are scheduled between 15 December 2026 and 29 January 2027. Nottingham does not call this an MMI, so we describe it using the university's own wording.
Format: Six-scenario interview
Stations: 6
Where: In person or online
When: 15 December 2026 to 29 January 2027
What Nottingham assesses
Communication and listening
Teamwork
Respect for patients
Understanding the contribution of professions allied to medicine
Nottingham practice interview questions
A fellow student tells you they have been posting about a patient on social media, without naming the patient. Talk to them about it.
You have accidentally damaged a neighbour's fence while parking. Explain the situation to them and agree a way forward.
What have you learned from your work experience that confirmed medicine was right for you?
A patient refuses a treatment that would clearly benefit them. What factors do you consider?
Tell us about a time a team you were in was not working well. What did you do?
What do you think is the biggest pressure facing the NHS over the next decade?
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?
Practise out loud
Book a Nottingham mock interview for £69 with a trained MedicHut interviewer, or a live MMI circuit for £89. Both include detailed feedback on every answer.