Pharmacy (MPharm) Interviews

Once you have applied for our Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course and if you have been shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. 

Interview method: Interviews will be On-Campus, with some Online opportunities for those wishing to start in 2025.

On-Campus Interviews: The Wulfruna (MA) Building, Wolverhampton City Campus, WV1 1SE.  Directions can be found here.

Interview preparation- Important Information

Pre-interview tasks required:

  • Have a form of identification (e.g. passport, driving licence, etc.) ready to present on arrival.
  • Do you know enough about the course you have applied for? Research information about the course, the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and visit our open days, come and speak to our staff and students www.wlv.ac.uk/opendays.

On-Campus Interviews

  • When arriving on-campus please arrive from 30 minutes before the interview to ensure you are on time. In many cases, latecomers will not be permitted.
  • The interview will last around 60 minutes and will be with 2 members of the academic teaching staff from the Pharmacy Team. For on-campus interviews, your session will last for 2 hours as you will be invited to a tour of the facilities following your interview allowing you the opportunity to engage further with academic staff and ask questions linked to the course.
  • Following on from a Pharmacy Team presentation, you and your group will be issued a scenario to review together and discuss. Staff will assess how you tackle the scenario and how you communicate and work with others. You will then be asked questions relating to the scenario. 
  • There will be a science test consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions. This will cover various topics such as chemical bonding, analysis, and functional groups.
  • If your interview is on-campus, you will also receive a tour of the facilities For online interview attendees, 

Online Interviews

  • Please ensure you have a fully charged device and you have your e-mail account open on this device no later than 10 minutes before your interview time.
  • The interview will last around 60 minutes and will be with 2 members of the academic teaching staff from the Pharmacy Team.
  • Following on from a Pharmacy Team presentation, you and your group will be issued a scenario to review together and discuss. Staff will assess how you tackle the scenario and how you communicate and work with others. You will then be asked questions relating to the scenario. 
  • There will be a science test consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions. This will cover various topics such as chemical bonding, analysis, and functional groups.
  • As the interview is online, you will need to attend an additional Applicant Day to engage with a facility tour or speak further with academic staff, if you so wish.

After attending your interview, you will be notified on whether or not you’ve passed within 3-5 working days. If you are successful, your offer will be confirmed within 14 working days.

If you’re unsuccessful, you will be made an alternative offer on another course that we think you are suitable for. Find out more.

If you’re unable to attend your interview, you can decline your date/time via e:Vision up to 48 hours before your selection event and you must then log a helpdesk call to request a new date or withdrawal. If you’re unable to attend less than 48 hours before, please get in touch with Admissions via 01902 323505 as soon as possible. Find out more about responding to your invite here.

Please note if you fail to notify us that you’re unable to attend, your application will be rejected.

Contact us via e:mail - interviews@wlv.ac.uk

Contact us via phone - 01902 518803