UCLan Medicine Interview Questions

Free practice questions for the UCLan medicine interview, with the interview format taken from the university's own admissions pages.

UCLan interview format

UCLan describes stage three of its MBBS process as a multi station MMI, usually held between December and April. Applicants interviewing at the Preston campus are sometimes offered a facilities tour on the day. Interviews are held in person, at the Preston campus for UK applicants and at overseas locations for some international applicants. UCLan does not publish a station count or station timings. Check your invitation for current timings.

• Format: Multi station MMI
• Where: In person
• When: December to April

What UCLan assesses

• Communication
• Values
• Ethical reasoning
• Motivation

UCLan 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 medicine, and why this university?
• What have you done to test whether medicine is the right career for you?
• Why do you want to study medicine?
• Why not nursing, pharmacy or another healthcare career?

Practise out loud

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