Do New Zealand medical schools use MMI?

Only the University of Auckland uses a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) for MBChB selection — delivered asynchronously via the Kira Talent platform. The University of Otago MBChB uses no interview for its main HSFY and Graduate pathways; only the Alternative Category uses a structured 40-minute Zoom interview. Otago BDS uses a structured Zoom interview for all shortlisted applicants.

Is UCAT-ANZ required for New Zealand medical and dental school entry?

UCAT-ANZ is required for Auckland MBChB domestic applicants (2027 entry; replaced by CASPer from 2028) and for Otago MBChB HSFY and Graduate category applicants (used as a pass/fail threshold only — not weighted in ranking). UCAT-ANZ is NOT required for Otago BDS (removed from 2025 intake) or for Alternative Category applicants at Otago MBChB.

Is GAMSAT required for New Zealand medical schools?

No. GAMSAT is an Australian graduate-entry test and is not used by any New Zealand medical or dental school. New Zealand schools use UCAT-ANZ (where applicable) and academic ranking.

How do I book a mock interview for Auckland or Otago?

You can book a live mock interview with a NextGen MedPrep tutor who has first-hand experience of the New Zealand MMI or Zoom interview formats. Use the "Book a mock interview" button on each school's interview page, or visit the interviews booking page directly.

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Interview season

When do New Zealand interviews happen?

New Zealand selection moves through a single mid-year cycle — UCAT-ANZ in July, then invitations and interviews in spring. Here is how it typically unfolds.

Jul
Sit UCAT-ANZ
A single July testing window. Required for Auckland MBChB and as an Otago MBChB threshold gate.
Aug
Applications close
Otago HSFY applications close around 13 August; Auckland and graduate-entry deadlines fall in this window too.
Sep
Auckland MMI invitations
Shortlisted Auckland MBChB applicants are invited to complete the Kira Talent MMI; equity-pathway interviews are arranged.
Oct
Kira Talent MMI window
The asynchronous online MMI is completed, and Otago Alternative Category and BDS Zoom interviews run.
Nov+
Offers into Year 2 / HSFY
Selection ranking is finalised and offers follow — into second-year medicine or the following HSFY year.

Jul
Sit UCAT-ANZ
A single July testing window. Required for Auckland MBChB and as an Otago MBChB threshold gate.
Aug
Applications close
Otago HSFY applications close around 13 August; Auckland and graduate-entry deadlines fall in this window too.
Sep
Auckland MMI invitations
Shortlisted Auckland MBChB applicants are invited to complete the Kira Talent MMI; equity-pathway interviews are arranged.
Oct
Kira Talent MMI window
The asynchronous online MMI is completed, and Otago Alternative Category and BDS Zoom interviews run.
Nov+
Offers into Year 2 / HSFY
Selection ranking is finalised and offers follow — into second-year medicine or the following HSFY year.

The Kira Talent MMI is recorded once — there are no second takes.

Auckland applicants get only 30 seconds to read each prompt and three minutes to record. The calmest candidates rehearse the format well before invitations land — lock in your mock now.

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Find your New Zealand interview guide

School-by-school guides covering interview format, sample questions, common pitfalls and prep tips — written and reviewed by current New Zealand medical and dental students.

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Interview format guides

Cross-school resources covering each New Zealand interview format and the most common station types. Pair these with your per-school guide for the school you have been invited to.

Real questions, real stations

Could you answer these on the day?

These mirror the station types behind the Auckland Kira Talent MMI, the Otago and BDS Zoom interviews and the MAPAS Specialty Interview. Pick a station, hit the timer, and see how 30 seconds of thinking feels.

Communication station · 1 / 2

“Explain to a nervous whānau member why their relative needs a procedure they do not fully understand.”

What they’re really testing: Clear, jargon-free explanation and reading the other person — the heart of an Auckland Kira Talent MMI communication station.

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02
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Structured written feedback against your school’s known criteria, plus exactly what to fix before the real thing.

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- Module 1 — Ethics & ethical-scenario frameworks
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- 4 × background knowledge sessions
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Medicine
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Mock interview
Medicine
“Realistic mock interview experience, really helpful in making me feel much more confident for the real thing. Despite thinking I was well prepared I still received a lot of useful feedback. Thank you!”
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Medicine
“I had a mock MMI with Jack and was asked 7 questions with follow-up questions. All the questions seemed very relevant and the feedback was extremely comprehensive and helpful. Would 100% recommend!”
Arwa
Dentistry mock MMI
Dentistry
“I booked a mock interview for UCL. I was very nervous since my interview is in a few days, but Cameron was really nice and thorough. This helped me feel more confident and understand what I needed to improve. Definitely would recommend!”
Amal Rizvi
UCL mock interview
Medicine
“Asked questions really resembling a Cambridge-style interview and provided valuable insight and feedback. Would definitely recommend for interview practice!”
Zed Cheema
Cambridge interview prep
Medicine
“The tutors gave me really constructive feedback. These sessions improved my confidence and helped me go into my Sunderland interview prepared — I am so happy to have received a conditional offer!”
EA
Conditional offer — Sunderland
Medicine
“The mock interview was very helpful. I received detailed feedback which has helped a lot with my interview preparation. My mentor was able to answer all my questions and gave really good tips and tricks.”
Shania
Mock interview
Medicine
“The interview seemed very realistic — a good mix of questions I had prepared and some curve-ball questions. The interviewers were very friendly and gave detailed feedback on what I did well and specific improvements I could make.”
Misba Rathod
Mock interview
Medicine
“Great tutors, excellent help and feedback in particular. Questions were relevant to my university and overall process was first class. Would defo recommend.”
Abdalla
Mock interview
Medicine
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MAPAS (Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme) is a University of Auckland FMHS equity pathway for applicants with verified New Zealand Māori or Pacific whakapapa/ancestry who are NZ citizens or permanent residents. MAPAS applicants complete both the general MMI and a separate 5-station MAPAS Specialty Interview. The University of Otago operates a different equity framework under its Te Kauae Paraoa Māori health policy.

The Regional Rural Admission Scheme (RRAS) is an Auckland FMHS equity pathway for domestic applicants who completed 5 or more years of primary schooling, or 3 or more years of secondary schooling, at a rural or regional school classified under the Statistics NZ 2020 Urban Accessibility framework. RRAS applicants follow the same MMI process as general applicants but are ranked in a separate rural pool.

Health Sciences First Year (HSFY) is a Year 1 programme at the University of Otago, Dunedin, that serves as the primary entry route to MBChB and BDS. Applicants complete 7 prescribed papers; selection is by academic ranking on the average of the best 7 paper scores. The 2026 competitive range for MBChB General pathway offers was approximately 93–99 out of 100. No interview is required for HSFY MBChB applicants; BDS HSFY applicants must also attend a Zoom interview.

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Master Your New Zealand Medical & Dental School Interviews

Sit UCAT-ANZ

Applications close

Auckland MMI invitations

Kira Talent MMI window

Offers into Year 2 / HSFY

Sit UCAT-ANZ

Applications close

Auckland MMI invitations

Kira Talent MMI window

Offers into Year 2 / HSFY

The Kira Talent MMI is recorded once — there are no second takes.

Find your New Zealand interview guide

University of Auckland — Medicine (MBChB)

University of Otago — Medicine (MBChB)

University of Otago — Dentistry (BDS)

Interview format guides

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Auckland Kira Talent MMI

Otago & BDS Zoom interview

MAPAS Specialty Interview

Common interview questions

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