Dundee Medicine Interview
Format, Questions & Prep Tips
Dundee medicine interviews for 2027 entry are an assessment day. Dundee describes the format as: Two-part selection (~1h40m): observed 30-minute group discussion, then a structured traditional one-to-one discussion with an assessor. Published figures: Applications (2023/24 entry) 1,951; Invited to interview (2023/24 entry) 844; Offers (2023/24 entry) 570 (218 matriculated).
- Institution
- University of Dundee
- Interview (2027 entry)
- January 2027 (in person for UK-based applicants; online option for international)
- Decisions (2027 entry)
- By the UCAS decision date, via UCAS
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Dundee runs a **two-part process (~1h40m total)**: a 30-minute group discussion with five other applicants observed by a silent assessor, followed by a **structured one-to-one discussion led by an assessor**. It is neither a panel nor a station-based MMI.
The interview has a distinctive two-part structure. Part 1 is a group discussion: you join ~5 other applicants and discuss a given healthcare scenario for about 30 minutes. Broad bullet points are provided, and an assessor observes without interacting. This stage assesses teamwork, communication and group skills.
Part 2 is an assessor-led discussion: the group moves to a new room with a different interviewer who asks each of you to talk through aspects of the scenario, your ideas, and your reasoning, based on the bullet points you discussed. This structured conversation lets the assessor probe your personal thinking, values and professionalism. Expect ~1 hour 40 minutes total including registration. Dundee selectors love reflection — articulate not just what you learnt but how it helped and what you'll carry forward.
Dundee interview key facts (2027 entry)
| Applications (2023/24 entry) | 1,951 |
|---|---|
| Invited to interview (2023/24 entry) | 844 |
| Offers (2023/24 entry) | 570 (218 matriculated) |
| Format | TWO-part: group discussion + assessor-led conversation |
| Duration | ~1h 40m total (incl. registration) |
Interview Format
- Part 1: a 30-minute group discussion of a healthcare scenario with five other applicants, observed by a silent assessor.
- Part 2: a structured one-to-one discussion led by an assessor.
- Around 1 hour 40 minutes in total; collaboration in the group phase is scored.
Sample Interview Questions
(Part 2) Why dundee specifically, and how does the integrated curriculum suit you?
Reference Dundee's integrated 5-year MBChB, the strong international reputation, the Ninewells teaching environment, and the close-knit campus community.
(Part 1 — group) Discuss this scenario about NHS workforce burnout. What do you think the priorities should be? (Group of ~5 applicants, 30 min.)
Participate actively without dominating. Listen and build on others' points. The assessor observes group dynamic — your collaboration is being scored, not whether you "win" the debate.
(Part 2) In the group discussion, what did you contribute and what did you take from others' points?
Reflect honestly. Acknowledge specific contributions from other applicants by what they said, not by name. Show you listened actively.
(Part 2) Apply medical ethics principles to the scenario you discussed in Part 1.
Use the four pillars naturally. Don't announce frameworks — apply them. Reference specific aspects of the Part 1 scenario.
(Part 2) What did you learn from your work experience that you carried into the group discussion?
Concrete connection. Avoid generic "I learned communication" — be specific about how a real experience informed your contribution to Part 1.
(Part 1 group) The scenario involves managing a patient who has missed multiple appointments. What approaches should the team take?
Engage with the substance — explore reasons for missed appointments (transport, cost, anxiety, work). Suggest team approaches. Listen to others' angles.
(Part 2) A doctor in your scenario seems to overstep their role. What should be done?
GMC duty to raise concerns. Patient safety first. Constructive escalation. Not adversarial.
(Part 2) What attracts you to general practice or hospital medicine? Dundee teaches both.
Show realistic awareness of both. You don't need to commit to one — Dundee values applicants who keep options open with informed reflection.
(Part 2) Describe a time you contributed to a team where you weren't the leader.
Followership matters as much as leadership in medical teams. Reflect on what you contributed and learned about supporting others.
(Part 2) Should the NHS prioritise patients based on age?
Engage with QALY-based reasoning vs equity arguments. Acknowledge no single right answer. Show nuanced reasoning.
(Part 2) How will you maintain your wellbeing through a 5-year medical degree?
Concrete strategies: exercise, social connection, hobbies, knowing when to ask for help. Self-aware sustainability.
(Part 1 group) Discuss this scenario about explaining a diagnosis to a patient who speaks limited English. What should the team prioritise?
Interpreter services, written-translation, teach-back, family involvement (with patient consent). Listen to others' suggestions.
(Part 2) What concerns you most about a career in medicine?
Honest concerns + management strategies. Workload, burnout, emotional toll. Show informed self-awareness.
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Practise BOTH parts: group discussion with peers AND structured 1:1 conversation. Different skill sets.
In group discussions: contribute actively without dominating. Build on others' points. Make eye contact with the group, not just the assessor.
In Part 2, reference specific contributions from Part 1 to show you listened.
Read NHS Scotland news (it differs from NHS England) — scenarios may have Scottish context.
Get a group of friends to practise the Part 1 format — solo prep won't prepare you for group dynamics.
Have reflective examples ready that connect work experience to scenarios.
Read GMC Good Medical Practice — Dundee assesses professional values.
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- University of Dundee — Interview for Medicine MBChB — Group discussion + assessor-led interaction, 1h40 incl. registration; in person (UK), online option (international); January.
- University of Dundee — MBChB (A100) admissions statistics — 2023/24 entry: 1,951 applications, 844 invited to interview, 570 offers, 218 matriculated.
- University of Dundee — Medicine MBChB entry requirements — UCAT SJT bands are not used in the initial selection for interview.
- Dundee — official admissions page — Programme overview, entry requirements, interview format and timeline straight from the school.
- UCAT Consortium — Official UCAT registration, test format, scoring methodology and free practice materials.
- General Medical Council (GMC) — Statutory regulator. Approved medical schools, the registered-doctor register, and fitness-to-practise standards.
- Medical Schools Council — Selecting-for-excellence guidance, MMI principles, and an A–Z of UK medical schools.
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