What Is the University of Auckland MMI?
The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is a compulsory interview stage for University of Auckland MBChB applicants and other clinical programmes, including BOptom, BPharm, BMedImag(Hons), MAud and MND. For 2028 entry it makes up 50% of final selection, up from 25%.
Last updated: 5 October 2026
Live page: icanmed.co.nz/mmi-information
Why does the MMI matter more for 2028?
UCAT is removed and GPA becomes a pass/fail threshold of 6.0 (B+ average) across the 4 core first-year courses: BIOSCI 107, CHEM 190, POPLHLTH 111 and MEDSCI 142, with no grade below B in any of the 8 first-year courses. Final ranking is 50% MMI and 50% Casper.
Who needs to sit it?
- Achieve GPA of at least 6.0 across the 4 core first-year courses
- No grade below B in any of your 8 first-year courses
- Complete the UoA Casper situational judgement test in your year of application
- Be shortlisted and ranked to receive an interview invitation (invites go out in ranked order)
How does the MMI work?
- Delivered online via the Kira Talent platform, in an asynchronous video-recorded format.
- 8 stations, each 3.5 minutes: 30 seconds to read the scenario, then 3 minutes to respond on camera.
- 7 of the 8 stations are scored (one per domain). The 8th is a non-scored admin and ID-verification station.
- All applicants sit the MMI at the same scheduled time.
- Requirements: a laptop or computer with webcam and mic (no phones), stable internet, a quiet private room and valid photo ID.
- Closed-book: no notes, books, phones or smart watches.
What attributes are assessed?
Eight attributes: communication, equity, ethical and moral reasoning, critical thinking, cultural safety and self-reflection, teamwork and leadership, resilience and motivation, and mental flexibility and problem-solving. Only 3 are assessed per station, and you won't know which.
What are the 7 domains?
Equity, moral and ethical, career choice, healthcare issue, personal insight, personal experience, and Hauora Māori.
What are the key dates?
- Applications close: around 1 July 2027
- MMI invites issued: July to August 2027
- MMI sitting: early September 2027 (single simultaneous online sitting)
- Offers released: late December 2027
Indicative only. Dates are subject to confirmation each year.
Guides
- UoA Medicine Entry 2028: What's Changing
- How the UoA MMI Works
- Casper and UoA
- UoA Medicine Entry FAQ
Selection criteria, dates and process details are set by the University of Auckland and may change. This page reflects official UoA information available as of September 2026. Always check auckland.ac.nz before applying. ICanMed NZ is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Auckland.