Pharmacy interviews
Hi, I'm a year 13 student and have applied for pharmacy at uni. Does anyone have any tips or particular advice for interviews? I've received 2 interview offers already and was a bit nervous. Would appreciate any advice. Thank you!
Reply 1
I got an interview too but I’m so nervous and I don’t know how to prep for it
Reply 2
Hi there!
Congratulations on getting the interviews - thats is the most important step!
I remember being in similar shoes a few years ago for my pharmacy interviews. The main advice I would say is to "be yourself" and the interviewers aren't trying to catch you out but mine were all really nice.
To prepare, I would definitely say having prepared answers for common example questions like "why pharmacy", "why this university", "what are your strengths" etc. But don't over rehearse them as you want it to sound natural as well!
I would also have a look at the nine GPhC standards as they are very important and maybe be familiar with them. This can help when writing your why pharmacy statement. I would also say look at some basic pharmacy related mathematical questions if it is required for your interview but its great practice overall. Have some paper and a pen available if you need to do any calculations during the interview
Overall just enjoy the interview and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I hope this helps and feel free to ask any further questions if you have any!
Sophie- University of Bath
Congratulations on getting the interviews - thats is the most important step!
I remember being in similar shoes a few years ago for my pharmacy interviews. The main advice I would say is to "be yourself" and the interviewers aren't trying to catch you out but mine were all really nice.
To prepare, I would definitely say having prepared answers for common example questions like "why pharmacy", "why this university", "what are your strengths" etc. But don't over rehearse them as you want it to sound natural as well!
I would also have a look at the nine GPhC standards as they are very important and maybe be familiar with them. This can help when writing your why pharmacy statement. I would also say look at some basic pharmacy related mathematical questions if it is required for your interview but its great practice overall. Have some paper and a pen available if you need to do any calculations during the interview
Overall just enjoy the interview and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I hope this helps and feel free to ask any further questions if you have any!
Sophie- University of Bath
Reply 3
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Predictable questions:
Useful stuff - Useful resources for MPharm PS and Interviews - The Student Room
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Why Pharmacy (and not Nursing or Chemistry or whatever)
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Questions about what Pharmacy work involves.
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What are NHS Values.
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Questions about Organic Chemistry (A level stuff)
•
Simple Maths test.
•
'What would you do if ...' scenarios, usually related to confidentiality or ethics.
Useful stuff - Useful resources for MPharm PS and Interviews - The Student Room
Reply 4
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Original post
by University of BathHi there!
Congratulations on getting the interviews - thats is the most important step!
I remember being in similar shoes a few years ago for my pharmacy interviews. The main advice I would say is to "be yourself" and the interviewers aren't trying to catch you out but mine were all really nice.
To prepare, I would definitely say having prepared answers for common example questions like "why pharmacy", "why this university", "what are your strengths" etc. But don't over rehearse them as you want it to sound natural as well!
I would also have a look at the nine GPhC standards as they are very important and maybe be familiar with them. This can help when writing your why pharmacy statement. I would also say look at some basic pharmacy related mathematical questions if it is required for your interview but its great practice overall. Have some paper and a pen available if you need to do any calculations during the interview
Overall just enjoy the interview and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I hope this helps and feel free to ask any further questions if you have any!
Sophie- University of Bath
Congratulations on getting the interviews - thats is the most important step!
I remember being in similar shoes a few years ago for my pharmacy interviews. The main advice I would say is to "be yourself" and the interviewers aren't trying to catch you out but mine were all really nice.
To prepare, I would definitely say having prepared answers for common example questions like "why pharmacy", "why this university", "what are your strengths" etc. But don't over rehearse them as you want it to sound natural as well!
I would also have a look at the nine GPhC standards as they are very important and maybe be familiar with them. This can help when writing your why pharmacy statement. I would also say look at some basic pharmacy related mathematical questions if it is required for your interview but its great practice overall. Have some paper and a pen available if you need to do any calculations during the interview
Overall just enjoy the interview and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I hope this helps and feel free to ask any further questions if you have any!
Sophie- University of Bath
Thank you so much!
Reply 5
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Original post
by McGingerPredictable questions:
Useful stuff - Useful resources for MPharm PS and Interviews - The Student Room
•
Why Pharmacy (and not Nursing or Chemistry or whatever)
•
Questions about what Pharmacy work involves.
•
What are NHS Values.
•
Questions about Organic Chemistry (A level stuff)
•
Simple Maths test.
•
'What would you do if ...' scenarios, usually related to confidentiality or ethics.
Useful stuff - Useful resources for MPharm PS and Interviews - The Student Room
Reply 6
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by imaginary123Thank you for replying! I haven't heard of unis asking organic chem questions before, but I was aware of maths calculations. Do you know how to prep for scenarios or any advice for that?
There is relevant stuff in thread linked above
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