Biomedical Sciences Interview Preparation Guide
Don’t know what to expect in your Oxford Biomedical Sciences Interviews?
Oxbridge interviews can seem daunting and hard to prepare for as you never quite know what to expect. However, they are extremely important: some candidates are successful based on interview performance alone.
This is an essential Biomedical Sciences interview preparation guide, prepared by U2's Oxford Biomedical Sciences tutors. We walk you through how to prepare to ensure you stand out and increase your chances of success, as well as a number of tips on how to present yourself, analyse problems, and communicate during the interview itself. (N.B. this guide will also be applicable if you receive an invitation to interview at any of the Top UK Russell Group Universities).
Core components of U2 Tuition's Oxford Biomedical Sciences interview preparation guide:
The first section of the our 32-page guide is dedicated to showing you how to build evidence of wider subject exploration in your Biomedical Sciences personal statement, and at interview to convey your passion and motivation for the subject. Our Oxford Biomedical Sciences tutors lead you through key course topics, what to read / explore (primary and secondary material), and how to utilise online resources available. Each resource recommendation comes with a thinking task. Note: ideally, this process should start at least a few months before the Oxbridge interviews take place so you have time to explore enough resources / material!
How to prepare for personal-statement based interview questions: your personal statement may be used as a springboard for discussion in at least one of your interviews!
What to expect in your academic interviews, including accounts from two successful Oxford Biomedical Sciences candidates. Each account will provide insight into the Oxford Biomedical Sciences interview process, and the topics / questions they were asked, including a handful on questions asked on their personal statements
Oxbridge interview preparation tips and core concepts to understand
Longer worked through past Oxford Biomedical Sciences interview questions: six in-depth practice interview questions with discussion points and further reading suggestions
Additional past Biomedical Sciences interview questions: 60 further questions covering topics such as body & cells, genes & molecules, physiology, brain & behaviour, neuroscience, problem solving and technical Maths / Science questions to test A-level subject knowledge and ability and 10 additional general interview questions
Final tips for success at Oxford Biomedical Sciences interviews
Looking for a Biomedical Sciences tutor to further direct your independent preparation?
Having a Biomedical Sciences tutor can present an invaluable learning opportunity - U2 has a wonderful network of Oxford Biomedical Sciences undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates, who would be delighted to host tutorial sessions giving you exposure to some of the key topic areas within the discipline, support personal statement writing, admissions test and interview preparation. We also host mock interview days in November / December. Book a free consultation on our Contact Us page for further details on our offerings and to discuss your university application.