2026 entry · Interview Format
Cardiff University
Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
At a glance — That's 3 more stations than the average UK MMI (6).
Each station is shorter than the 7-minute UK average — practise being concise and getting to the point fast.
The interview day
How it actually runs
count not fixed officially; ~9x6min per trackers
Assessment focus
What Cardiff University looks for
Free prep guide
How to prepare for Cardiff University
- Each station is scored independently by a different assessor — a weak station doesn't sink the ones before or after it, so reset your mindset walking into each one.
- Teamwork stations are scored on how you collaborate, not just the outcome — practise narrating your thinking so a partner (or examiner) can follow it.
- Have a specific, personal answer ready for "why this course/school" — generic answers about "helping people" are the most common reason candidates lose marks here.
- Keep up with current NHS news — workforce, funding and policy questions come up often and reward candidates who can discuss specifics, not just opinions.
- Be ready to discuss a genuine setback and what you learned — resilience questions test self-awareness more than the setback itself.
Verified against the university's own admissions page.
Cardiff University — official admissions documentResearched 2026-07-03 for 2026 entry. Formats can change year to year — next check due 2026-09-01.
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