I got into interviews of DMU for MPharm

I got an interview at De Montfort University however, I am so unsure how I should be prepared for that. I heard that there would be an giving test during the interview that making me so anxious. I am afraid of making mistakes in both of my test and the interview. That university is my dream to get into mpharm course.

Reply 1

UniofReading

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by Gli05

Hi there, I hope you are doing well.

First of all, congratulations on your interview, and second, please do not worry too much. While I know firsthand how daunting it can feel, especially when it comes to the university you really want, there are many ways you can prepare well.

Before anything else, I first recommend you go to the following link, as it's DMU's guide for MPharm interviews, and I'm sure you will find it very helpful:
https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/interviews/advice/pharmacy.aspx

Now, when it comes to what I did to prepare for my interviews, here is what I recommend:

Make sure you know your personal statement well, because the people who will be interviewing you will most likely only have your personal statement as a point of reference to what you are like, so they might ask you to expand on some parts of what you mentioned in your personal statement. So read through your personal statement and pick out parts where you think you might be questioned about or asked to expand on, and have an answer prepared. (I’m not exactly sure how that works with the new system, but still, it's good to be prepared)

Prepare for the classic questions of: what is pharmacy about? Why DMU? Why pharmacy? etc.

Do some research on what recent studies and research the university has been involved in related to pharmacy, and recent news regarding pharmacy in the UK.

Search the GPHS standard for pharmacy professionals and get familiar with them, and make sure to use them when answering questions. E.g., in the scenario-based questions, you might use why 'effective communication' is important or about 'person-centred care.'

If you end up talking about any experience you have and what you gained from it, make it so that you emphasize the standards of pharmacy. E.g., you have developed your communication skills, and how that is essential for a pharmacist.

Do some research on the 4 principles of medical ethics, as you could integrate them into your answers.

Do some practice scenario-based questions for pharmacy. You can find some practice ones here (these are for foundation trainee pharmacists, but I think they will still be very useful:

https://london.wtepharmacy.nhs.uk/
national-recruitment/student-zone/sit-and-numeracy-tests/

Finally, be confident, be yourself, but also professional, and most importantly, smile!

P.S., Don't let any of this stress you out. You don't need to memorise the standard of pharmacy (yet) or the 4 principles of ethics. Just familiarise yourself, and think about how you can integrate them into your answers.

I hope you found this helpful! Please feel free to ask here on TSR (or our Unibuddy) if you have any further questions; we’d be happy to help :smile:

Kind regards,
Safa
MPharm with preparatory year (Y1)

Reply 2

De Montfort University

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by Gli05

Hi there,

I hope this message finds you well, this is amazing to know you have an interview with us, hopefully my answer is not to late to help you prepare for your interview, but i accessed the DMU interview advice , and here is what i found:

Why do we hold selection events?
Our interviews are designed for us to assess your suitability for the course, but also to make sure you are choosing the right course for you. Universities interview in particular for courses where a specific skill set is required or where the course leads to a particular profession. In the case of Pharmacy, the interview will assess your skills and values to ensure you have the potential to succeed on our Pharmacy course and as a Pharmacist in the future.

What will happen on the day?
The interview will comprise a structure that incorporates numeracy questions and some hypothetical scenarios that test your values and judgement. You will receive information ahead of your interview on how to connect with us on Microsoft Teams (MS Teams), and you’ll then be supported through the process by our academics. The interview will consist of a set of interview questions that will assess your attitudes, beliefs and values, as well as provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your interest and commitment to the course.

How will the interviews be structured?
You have applied for a professional course which is regulated and accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). As part of the interview process, prior to the interview itself, you will be asked to watch a *short video from the GPhC which outlines the Standards for Pharmacy Professionals and you will be asked question(s) relating to its content. Your interview will last between 15 and 30 minutes. Your interviewer will ask you some questions about yourself and why you are interested in pharmacy so that you can showcase your communication skills. You will then be asked some numeracy.

For more information access here: 6070 HLS Interview Guides - Pharmacy - A5_8pp 1.

Best wishes,
Elmehdi - DMU representative and current student

Reply 3

Gli05

Original post

by De Montfort University

Hi there,
I hope this message finds you well, this is amazing to know you have an interview with us, hopefully my answer is not to late to help you prepare for your interview, but i accessed the DMU interview advice , and here is what i found:
Why do we hold selection events?
Our interviews are designed for us to assess your suitability for the course, but also to make sure you are choosing the right course for you. Universities interview in particular for courses where a specific skill set is required or where the course leads to a particular profession. In the case of Pharmacy, the interview will assess your skills and values to ensure you have the potential to succeed on our Pharmacy course and as a Pharmacist in the future.
What will happen on the day?
The interview will comprise a structure that incorporates numeracy questions and some hypothetical scenarios that test your values and judgement. You will receive information ahead of your interview on how to connect with us on Microsoft Teams (MS Teams), and you’ll then be supported through the process by our academics. The interview will consist of a set of interview questions that will assess your attitudes, beliefs and values, as well as provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your interest and commitment to the course.
How will the interviews be structured?
You have applied for a professional course which is regulated and accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). As part of the interview process, prior to the interview itself, you will be asked to watch a *short video from the GPhC which outlines the Standards for Pharmacy Professionals and you will be asked question(s) relating to its content. Your interview will last between 15 and 30 minutes. Your interviewer will ask you some questions about yourself and why you are interested in pharmacy so that you can showcase your communication skills. You will then be asked some numeracy.
For more information access here: 6070 HLS Interview Guides - Pharmacy - A5_8pp 1.
Best wishes,
Elmehdi - DMU representative and current student

Thank you very much! I got conditional offer!! Sorry should had mentioned earlier. And the interview went really well🥹