Free practice questions for the Queen's Belfast (QUB) medicine interview, with the interview format taken from the university's own admissions pages.
QUB interview format
For 2027 entry, Queen's publishes an MMI of nine stations in Belfast for Home applicants and a seven station online MMI for international applicants. The in person circuit runs across 12 positions, with interviewers at nine stations and three rest stations, and four stations use role players. Offers are ranked on interview score.
Format: Multiple Mini Interview
Stations: 9
Where: In person or online
When: Queen's confirms dates in your interview invitation. Recent cycles have run from mid December to March.
What QUB assesses
Empathy
Communication skills
Problem solving
Moral reasoning
QUB 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?
A patient refuses a treatment they clearly need. What do you consider?
Should the NHS ever ration care? Reason through both sides.
Why do you want to study medicine?
Why not nursing, pharmacy or another healthcare career?
What did your work experience teach you about the reality of medicine?
Tell us about a time you worked well in a team.
Practise out loud
Book a QUB mock interview for £69 with a trained MedicHut interviewer, or a live MMI circuit for £89. Both include detailed feedback on every answer.