Imperial College London Medicine Interview
Imperial runs a hybrid MMI in two parts. First, an online asynchronous interactive e-module in which you record and upload a video response on the day of your interview. Second, a live MMI of 7 stations of about 5 minutes each, with a 1-minute briefing between stations, held either in person or online. The whole process is built to reward live reasoning over rehearsed answers.
Reviewed September 2026 for 2027 entry
Format at a glance
- Style
- Hybrid
- Delivery
- Asynchronous video module + a live MMI (in person or online)
- Structure
- Live: 7 stations × ~5 min + 1 min transition; async: record a video on the day
- Logistics
- The e-module runs on Imperial's online platform; the live MMI is at South Kensington or online.
Recent changes. The hybrid asynchronous-plus-live MMI format continues for 2027 entry.
Structure in detail
- Asynchronous e-module — an interactive task where you record a video on interview day
- Live circuit — 7 stations, roughly 5 minutes each, with about 1 minute of briefing/transition between them
- Live stations may be face-to-face at South Kensington or online
What’s assessed at Imperial College London
- Reasoning and problem-solving on unfamiliar scenarios
- Communication under time pressure
- Ethical judgement
- Motivation for and insight into medicine
Timeline — 2027 entry
- Interview invitations
- From around December 2026
- Interview window
- January – March 2027
- Decisions
- Rolling into spring 2027
How the interview feeds your offer
Shortlisting is strongly UCAT-driven — Imperial applies a UCAT threshold that moves year to year — alongside the academic requirement. Post-interview offers combine interview performance with academic standing.
What to practise for Imperial College London
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 Imperial College London specifically
- Practise answering in a tight 5-minute window — the stations are short and reward concision
- Record yourself on video and get used to it so the e-module doesn't rattle you
- Prepare for reasoning and ethics scenarios rather than fact recall
Common pitfalls here
- Rambling — 5-minute stations punish it
- Freezing on the asynchronous video module
- Over-rehearsal that collapses when the scenario shifts
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.
Imperial College London interview — FAQ
Is the Imperial College London medicine interview an MMI or a panel?+
Imperial College London runs a hybrid interview — Asynchronous video module + a live MMI (in person or online). Live: 7 stations × ~5 min + 1 min transition; async: record a video on the day
How is the Imperial College London medicine interview structured?+
Asynchronous e-module — an interactive task where you record a video on interview day; Live circuit — 7 stations, roughly 5 minutes each, with about 1 minute of briefing/transition between them; Live stations may be face-to-face at South Kensington or online.
When are Imperial College London medicine interviews held?+
Interview invitations: From around December 2026. Interview window: January – March 2027. Decisions: Rolling into spring 2027. Always confirm exact dates on Imperial College London's admissions pages.
What does the Imperial College London interview assess?+
Reasoning and problem-solving on unfamiliar scenarios; Communication under time pressure; Ethical judgement; Motivation for and insight into medicine.
Does interview performance affect the Imperial College London offer?+
Shortlisting is strongly UCAT-driven — Imperial applies a UCAT threshold that moves year to year — alongside the academic requirement. Post-interview offers combine interview performance with academic standing.
Has the Imperial College London medicine interview changed recently?+
The hybrid asynchronous-plus-live MMI format continues for 2027 entry.
What should I practise for the Imperial College London medicine interview?+
Based on this format: Role-play & communication, Ethics & moral reasoning, Motivation & insight. You can practise every one of these as timed stations with AI feedback on MMIPrep.
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Compiled from Imperial College London'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 Imperial College London's own admissions pages before your interview.
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