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University of Dundee Dentistry Interview

Dundee interviews BDS applicants by MMI — around seven stations including a role-play scenario, with the whole slot lasting about an hour (roughly 40 minutes of actual questioning). UK applicants usually attend in person at the Dental School; international applicants are often interviewed online. Manual dexterity has in the past been tested with small practical tasks, though you should also expect to discuss your dexterity through your own hobbies.

Reviewed September 2026 for 2027 entry

Format at a glance

Style
MMI
Delivery
In person at the Dental School (UK) / online (international)
Structure
7 stations, ~60 min including transitions; a staff scorer (± student) per station

Structure in detail

  • ~7 stations, including a role-play scenario
  • ~1 hour slot, roughly 40 minutes of questioning
  • Manual dexterity has been tested with small practical tasks in person; also discussed via your own activities
  • UK applicants in person; international often online

What’s assessed at University of Dundee

  • Motivation for dentistry and insight into Dundee
  • Manual dexterity and the attributes of a dentist
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Communication and empathy
  • Teamwork and resilience

Timeline — 2027 entry

Interview window
December 2026 – January 2027

How the interview feeds your offer

Interview performance is central to the offer decision.

What to practise for University of Dundee

Role-play & communicationEthics & moral reasoningTeamwork & group tasksMotivation & insightManual dexterity

MMIPrep runs each of these as a timed station with an AI examiner that scores your structure, content, communication, relevance and depth — the same criteria real interviewers use. The first station is free, no card required.

Preparing for University of Dundee specifically

  • Have a precise, evidenced answer on your manual dexterity from hobbies
  • Practise the role-play station
  • Reflect on dental work experience

Common pitfalls here

  • A generic dexterity answer
  • Weak role-play technique

How MMI scoring works

Each station is scored independently by its own interviewer, usually against three or four fixed domains — communication, problem-solving or initiative, and integrity or moral reasoning are the common ones. A weak station can't be rescued by a strong one, so consistency matters more than a single standout answer.

New to this? Read the 2-minute primer on how a station actually plays out.

University of Dundee interview — FAQ

Is the University of Dundee dentistry interview an MMI or a panel?+

University of Dundee runs a mmi interview — In person (UK) / online (international). 7 stations, ~60 min including transitions; a staff scorer (± student) per station

How is the University of Dundee dentistry interview structured?+

~7 stations, including a role-play scenario; ~1 hour slot, roughly 40 minutes of questioning; Manual dexterity has been tested with small practical tasks in person; also discussed via your own activities; UK applicants in person; international often online.

When are University of Dundee dentistry interviews held?+

Interview window: December 2026 – January 2027. Always confirm exact dates on University of Dundee's admissions pages.

What does the University of Dundee interview assess?+

Motivation for dentistry and insight into Dundee; Manual dexterity and the attributes of a dentist; Ethics and professionalism; Communication and empathy; Teamwork and resilience.

Does interview performance affect the University of Dundee offer?+

Interview performance is central to the offer decision.

What should I practise for the University of Dundee dentistry interview?+

Based on this format: Role-play & communication, Ethics & moral reasoning, Teamwork & group tasks, Motivation & insight, Manual dexterity. You can practise every one of these as timed stations with AI feedback on MMIPrep.

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Sources & how this page was compiled

Compiled from University of Dundee's official admissions pages, and reviewed September 2026 for the 2027 entry cycle. Universities revise their interview format between cycles — always confirm the current details on University of Dundee's own admissions pages before your interview.

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