Free practice questions for the Plymouth Peninsula medicine interview, with the interview format taken from the university's own admissions pages.
Plymouth Peninsula interview format
Plymouth interviews across five stations with four different interviewers, taking about 55 minutes in total. It is not a test of medical or scientific knowledge but of attitudes and how you think. Scoring uses a numerical scale plus a red flag element that works as a pass or fail. Shortlisting for interview is based on academic qualifications only, not the personal statement or work experience. Check your invitation for current timings.
Format: MMI circuit
Stations: 5
When: Dates are confirmed in your interview invitation
What Plymouth Peninsula assesses
Communication
Decision making
Impact of illness
Reflection and self insight
Motivation and commitment
Integrity and inclusivity
Resilience and adaptability
Teamwork
Plymouth Peninsula 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?
You notice a colleague behaving unprofessionally. What do you do?
A friend on your course asks to copy your coursework because they are behind. Rank these actions and explain why: A) let them copy it, B) say no but offer to help them plan their time, C) tell your tutor straight away, D) suggest they ask for an extension.
Tell us about a mistake you made and what you changed afterwards.
What is the most important thing your work experience taught you?
Why medicine, and why this university?
What have you done to test whether medicine is the right career for you?
Practise out loud
Book a Plymouth Peninsula mock interview for £69 with a trained MedicHut interviewer, or a live MMI circuit for £89. Both include detailed feedback on every answer.