University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine
Glasgow
Veterinary Schools | Public For-Profit
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools included inquiries about the impact of COVID-19, reasons for pursuing veterinary medicine, coping mechanisms for stress, views on euthanasia, and opinions on various aspects of the veterinary field. Some respondents mentioned questions related to family and friends' opinions on their career choices, experiences in the field, and hypothetical scenarios involving ethical dilemmas in animal care. Additionally, several responses indicated a focus on personal experiences, resilience, and knowledge of specific veterinary topics, with some interviews possibly following an MMI format under nondisclosure agreements.
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How do you take care of your mental health?
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How has COVID affected you? veterinary medicine?
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Positives and negatives of being a veterinarian?
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Give a situation where you were resilient?
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How do your friends and family feel about you moving to Scotland?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine discussed a variety of topics such as changes to the veterinary profession, the role of vets in the food industry, bringing technology back in time, and personal interests. The interview format may have been an MMI with possible nondisclosure agreements, as some responses did not provide specific questions but hinted at a structured interview process beyond traditional inquiries.
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What would you change about the veterinary profession?
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Importance of vets in the food industry ?
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If you could bring one piece of equipment back in time, which one would it be?
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what piece of technology would you take with you if you had to go back to the 1800's and practice vet med?
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What is the most interesting case you have ever seen?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including the biggest issues in the veterinary community, views on zoos, technology in historical veterinary practice, implications of biomedical engineering, preferences for working with animals, career goals, handling a rigorous curriculum, healing processes, ethical considerations in research, and even psychology concepts. Some respondents mentioned an MMI format, indicating potential nondisclosure agreements regarding specific questions asked.
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What is the biggest issue that the veterinary community is facing?
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Pros and Cons of vet industry changing from private practice to a corporation ?
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How do you feel about zoos?
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what piece of technology would you take with you if you had to go back to the 1800's and practice vet med?
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Do you feel that Biomedical Engineering (BE) is over used in the US and what do you think the implications are? (I was probably asked this question since my interest is veterinary public health)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at another location.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
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San Luis Obispo
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OAK
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La Guardia
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JFK
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Houston Hobby
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Friends or family or with friends or family.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Lexington Inn
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Houston Shearton Suites near the Galleria
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing basic questions, reviewing typical interview questions, reading over their application materials, researching the school/program/area, and looking up common diseases relevant to the UK. Many also sought advice from forums, read interview feedback, and made lists of questions to ask the interviewers.
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Looking up vet school interview questions
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Practiced basic questions. Wrote down questions for the interviewed. Found a comfortable professional outfit and got my computer ready ahead of time.
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practiced with a friend, practiced out loud alone, used this forum, reviewed typical interview questions
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Reading my essays, practice questions, self-reflection
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Reading application and interview feedback section.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming nature of the interviewers, making the interview process feel like a relaxed and comfortable conversation. They appreciated the supportive and helpful student community and expressed positivity towards the laid-back and lighthearted approach taken during the interviews.
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The people who interviewed me were very nice and they responded to what I was saying
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Both interviewers were very friendly.
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How welcoming the interviewers were
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How much student support there is
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How friendly they were.
What impressed you negatively?
Most applicants did not find any negative aspects that stood out during the process, expressing an overall positive experience with no significant issues to highlight.
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Nothing!
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Nothing
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Nothing impacted my negatively, the whole process was positive!
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Nothing.
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Nothing at all
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview process focused on their personal experiences and opinions rather than specific study materials. Many recommended researching zoonotic diseases and being prepared to showcase their personality during the interview. Additionally, applicants suggested packing a meal for travel, using a cab for transportation, and being aware of the support available for transitioning to Glasgow.
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Nothing specifically.
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to look more into zoonotic diseases
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To relax, they were so nice and really wanted to see your personality.
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I wish I had known that the interview was really all about me and what I had to say. I wouldn't have wasted so much time studying materials since the interview revolved around my application.
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What kind of answers they were seeking.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be conversational and laid-back, with a focus on being genuine and authentic in responses. They appreciated the organization and friendliness of the interviewers, as well as the opportunity to showcase themselves beyond just memorized facts.
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Enjoyed the interview and I got accepted!
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Very conversational, dialogue and additional questions based on your responses
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Review your VMCAS and be yourself! They are interested in you as an applicant and what you have to say, not what facts you can memorize.
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The overall interview was very fairly laid back. They asked questions that I had not really prepared for (most of my questions were fairly medical in nature) but I felt I handled them well. Both Ms. Wason and Dr. Sullivan were very friendly.
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The experience was very positive,it was great to meet people from the UK. They were really organized and quick to send out invitations to interview. They did a great job setting up a website for info about their school and being an international student.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants overwhelmingly praised the admissions office for being wonderful and friendly to work with, and did not have any specific suggestions for improvements.
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I do not have any, they have been wonderful to work with!
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nothing..very friendly
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