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Prepare for the interview you will actually face
Every medical school interviews differently. If you are applying to UCL, your preparation should reflect the interview you will face.Our UCL Medical School interview course brings your preparation together. Spend a day with current UCL medical students who have successfully been through the interview, refine your approach and practise answering questions out loud.
- One focused day
- Live online on Google Meet
- £150 per person
A course for applicants ready to practise
This course is for applicants to UCL Medical School who want more practice, specific feedback and confidence answering questions out loud.You do not need polished answers before you arrive. The day is there to help you develop them.
What you will get from the day
Teaching focused on UCL
Understand what to expect from the UCL interview and how to approach it. Your tutors will explain the format, work through examples and answer your questions, drawing on current published guidance and their own experience.
Interview practice with students who have been there
Practise explaining your thinking, choosing examples and responding when a question makes you pause. Your mocks are assessed by current UCL medical students who know what it is like to be in your position.
Feedback you can put into practice
Your tutors will help you identify what is working and where your answers need attention. That might mean a clearer opening, more reflection on an experience or a more concise explanation of your reasoning.
Leave with a clearer idea of your strengths and what to work on before interview day.
A chance to learn from other applicants
Watching other applicants and hearing their feedback helps you spot what makes an answer clear and where it loses focus. You may recognise habits in your own answers and find ways to improve them.
Live online on Google Meet | £150 per person
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How the day works
Morning: teaching and worked examples
Explore how to explain your motivation for medicine, reflect on your experiences and approach questions relevant to UCL.
Afternoon: mocks and feedback
Put the teaching into practice through tutor-assessed mocks, personal feedback and observation.
Closing questions
Ask any remaining questions and plan your next steps. Breaks and lunch are built into the day.
The live course gives you the frameworks, the core topics and the confidence to handle any interview. To go further, book a 1:1 mentoring session with a current medical student from UCL. They sat the same interview recently, so they can run realistic mock stations in the UCL format, use the same timings, and give you honest, personal feedback on exactly what to improve. Mentoring is new to Medibuddy, and we're adding new mentors and medical schools all the time. Sessions are booked separately from the live course and run on video at a time that suits you. You can start before the course, use them afterwards to practise what you've learned, or save them for a final mock just before your interview.
UCL medicine interview questions and format
UCL’s medicine interviews for 2027 entry are multiple mini-interviews, held in person for home applicants and online for overseas applicants. UCL describes up to eight stations of five minutes each, with a minute beforehand to read instructions, and the interview lasts around 50 minutes. Your interview invitation will confirm the format and timings for your interview.
UCL takes an NHS values-based approach, so the interview is a chance to explain why you want to study medicine, what you understand about the career and how you have prepared. Your preparation could cover your interest in healthcare, problem solving, teamwork, communication and professional attitudes and values.
How to prepare for your UCL medicine interview
Get to know UCL and prepare your examples
UCL’s six-year course includes an intercalated BSc in Year 3, patient contact from your first year and small-group Clinical and Professional Practice sessions. Think about why that combination of science, research and clinical experience appeals to you. UCL advises against memorising answers, so reflect on how you have developed your skills in and outside school and keep up to date with healthcare news.
Put your preparation into practice on our live interview course
Spend a day with current UCL medical students who have successfully been through the interview. Your tutors will work through examples before you practise answering questions out loud in mock interviews. You will receive personal feedback and learn from watching other applicants and hearing their feedback.Leave with a clearer idea of what to work on, whether that is choosing stronger examples, explaining what you learnt or making your answers more concise.
Book a mentor session for additional 1:1 practice
If you would like more individual support, book a mentoring session with a current UCL medical student. Use the time for mock interview practice and personal feedback on the areas you want to improve. Mentoring sessions are booked and paid for separately; they are not included in the live interview course.
Common questions about the UCL interview course
Will I practise the exact questions UCL will ask?
We use practice questions and scenarios to help you develop your approach. These draw on current published guidance and our tutors' experience, rather than a promise of the exact questions you will be asked.
Is this an official UCL course?
No. This is an independent Medibuddy course, not run or endorsed by UCL.
Should I prepare before attending?
Think about why you want to study medicine, what you have learnt from your experiences and why you are applying to UCL. Read the university's interview information too. You do not need to memorise answers.
What if I am nervous about practising in front of others?
That is a common reason to attend. You will practise with other applicants and supportive tutors, giving you a chance to work through the nerves before interview day.
Where does the course take place?
The whole course runs live online on Google Meet, so you can join from home. After booking you will get a Google Calendar invite with the Meet link and a confirmation email. Join with the email address you booked with.
Can I attend if I am under 18?
Yes. The course is designed for applicants to UCL Medical School, including those under 18.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for a full refund with at least 48 hours' notice before the course starts. To cancel or ask a question, email info@medibuddy.co.uk.
What should I bring to my UCL medicine interview?
UCL asks you to bring photographic ID, such as a passport or driving licence, and suggests bringing a water bottle, but you will not need anything else for the MMI. Plan to arrive half an hour early to sign in and attend a short briefing.
When will I hear back after my UCL medicine interview?
UCL hopes to make some initial offers in February, but most offers are made towards the end of March, once all interviews are complete. Your invitation date does not affect your chances, as UCL interviews on a rolling basis from December to March.
Ready to practise for your UCL interview?
Choose your course date and give yourself time to put the feedback into practice before your interview.