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biomedical engineering interview at imperial

Hi,

I've got an interview for biomedical engineering at imperial. I've never done an interview and I was wondering what the best way is to prepare for it? and what are they looking for in the group task?
Hi, I recently did a Bioengineering interview at Imperial so here's what to expect. For the personal interview stage, be prepared for the general interview questions (Why Imperial, Why Biomedical Engineering), brush up on your knowledge of your personal statement and refine your skills/knowledge in your subjects (Maths/Physics) as you will be asked a technical question on them. For the group activity stage, the interviewers aren't expecting you to be prepared for it and just want to see how you tackle a given problem with other interviewees. Additionally, try and be relaxed before the interview as they would be quite welcoming to you and generally want you to have a good time during the session. Wish you good luck.
(edited 2 years ago)
Original post by Ironhide1125
Hi, I recently did a Bioengineering interview at Imperial so here's what to expect. For the face-to-face stage, be prepared for the general interview questions (Why Imperial, Why Biomedical Engineering), brush up on your knowledge of your personal statement and refine your skills/knowledge in your subjects (Maths/Physics) as you will be asked a technical question on them. For the group activity stage, the interviewers aren't expecting you to be prepared for it and just want to see how you tackle a given problem with other interviewees. Additionally, try and be relaxed before the interview as they would be quite welcoming to you and generally want you to have a good time during the session. Wish you good luck.


Hi, may I ask what time did the in-person interview actually start during the applicant day and did you get the interview at the department of engineering? This is my first time in Imperial so thanks a lot for your help
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Original post by Ironhide1125
Hi, I recently did a Bioengineering interview at Imperial so here's what to expect. For the face-to-face stage, be prepared for the general interview questions (Why Imperial, Why Biomedical Engineering), brush up on your knowledge of your personal statement and refine your skills/knowledge in your subjects (Maths/Physics) as you will be asked a technical question on them. For the group activity stage, the interviewers aren't expecting you to be prepared for it and just want to see how you tackle a given problem with other interviewees. Additionally, try and be relaxed before the interview as they would be quite welcoming to you and generally want you to have a good time during the session. Wish you good luck.


Thanks for the advice. I've got a physics mock exam the day after my interview, so I've been working on my subjects anyway. Best of luck, I hope you got in!
Original post by Ironhide1125
Hi, I recently did a Bioengineering interview at Imperial so here's what to expect. For the face-to-face stage, be prepared for the general interview questions (Why Imperial, Why Biomedical Engineering), brush up on your knowledge of your personal statement and refine your skills/knowledge in your subjects (Maths/Physics) as you will be asked a technical question on them. For the group activity stage, the interviewers aren't expecting you to be prepared for it and just want to see how you tackle a given problem with other interviewees. Additionally, try and be relaxed before the interview as they would be quite welcoming to you and generally want you to have a good time during the session. Wish you good luck.


The interview was face-to-face - inside imperial’s campus?
I have also applied for biomedical engineering and haven’t heard from Imperial yet.
Original post by FatalArcher
The interview was face-to-face - inside imperial’s campus?
I have also applied for biomedical engineering and haven’t heard from Imperial yet.


Sorry I should've been more clear it was online, I was referring to the personal interview stage (I have edited it now). As February is the last month they hold interviews I'm sure you will get an interview invite soon!
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Original post by _Rad.s_
Thanks for the advice. I've got a physics mock exam the day after my interview, so I've been working on my subjects anyway. Best of luck, I hope you got in!

Thanks! I also had my mocks soon after my interview so I feel you. Good luck on them as well!
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, may I ask what time did the in-person interview actually start during the applicant day and did you get the interview at the department of engineering? This is my first time in Imperial so thanks a lot for your help


Sorry for being unclear on this but the interview was online, I do wish it was in-person however!
Original post by Ironhide1125
Sorry I should've been more clear it was online, I was referring to the personal interview stage (I have edited it now). As February is the last month they hold interviews I'm sure you will get an interview invite soon!

Thanks for your clarification. Hope you get an offer from them!
Original post by FatalArcher
Thanks for your clarification. Hope you get an offer from them!


Thank you, wish you luck on all your choices as well!
Original post by _Rad.s_
Hi,

I've got an interview for biomedical engineering at imperial. I've never done an interview and I was wondering what the best way is to prepare for it? and what are they looking for in the group task?

How was your interview? Ive got mine on 1 March and would love if you could give me some advice based on your interview.
Original post by _Rad.s_
Hi,
I've got an interview for biomedical engineering at imperial. I've never done an interview and I was wondering what the best way is to prepare for it? and what are they looking for in the group task?

Hi! If you dont mind answering, what a-levels did you do? Thanks 🙂
Original post by StudyGirlGrammar
Hi! If you dont mind answering, what a-levels did you do? Thanks 🙂

i was literally about to ask the same question
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Original post by StudyGirlGrammar
Hi! If you dont mind answering, what a-levels did you do? Thanks 🙂

Hi,

I did Physics, Biology, Maths and EPQ. I went on to do this interview and get an offer! But on results day I narrowly missed the offer conditions of A*A*A
and the offer was taken back 😭😭. It's amazing to look back a year later and still see this form active. I've long made peace with the rejection and have just finished my first year doing Biomedical systems engineering at Warwick Uni 🙂
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Original post by _Rad.s_
Hi,
I did Physics, Biology, Maths and EPQ. I went on to do this interview and get an offer! But on results day I narrowly missed the offer conditions of A*A*A
and the offer was taken back 😭😭. It's amazing to look back a year later and still see this form active. I've long made peace with the rejection and have just finished my first year doing Biomedical systems engineering at Warwick Uni 🙂


Oh i am sorry to hear, but you still are in a very good uni ! Hope it is going well!
If you dont mind please could you tell me what sort of super-curriculars you did for biomedical engineering? Thanks 🙂
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Original post by StudyGirlGrammar
Oh i am sorry to hear, but you still are in a very good uni ! Hope it is going well!
If you dont mind please could you tell me what sort of super-curriculars you did for biomedical engineering? Thanks 🙂

In my EPQ, i wrote a dissertation about prosthetic limbs - this formed a significant part of my personal statement. I took part in the Industrial cadets gold award project. I did an insight programme at an engineering company that develops biomedical equipment. I attended lectures from mathematicians. I was actively involved in my school's biology society helping in the running of revisions sessions. It's just about doing stuff that shows you really do like the subject area that your applying for! 🙂
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Original post by Ironhide1125
Hi, I recently did a Bioengineering interview at Imperial so here's what to expect. For the personal interview stage, be prepared for the general interview questions (Why Imperial, Why Biomedical Engineering), brush up on your knowledge of your personal statement and refine your skills/knowledge in your subjects (Maths/Physics) as you will be asked a technical question on them. For the group activity stage, the interviewers aren't expecting you to be prepared for it and just want to see how you tackle a given problem with other interviewees. Additionally, try and be relaxed before the interview as they would be quite welcoming to you and generally want you to have a good time during the session. Wish you good luck.
Hi, are there any official mock interview questions from previous years that I can prepare for or read through on the ICL webpage? I really want to know what I should expect from the interview.
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Original post by Yadyyday
Hi, are there any official mock interview questions from previous years that I can prepare for or read through on the ICL webpage? I really want to know what I should expect from the interview.
Hi nice to meet you,have you find official interview questions ,can you share to me,thank you

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