University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Interview Feedback Summary
Vancouver, BC
Pharmacy Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.2
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 24 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unfriendly.
No responses
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was unresponsive.
No responses
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about reasons for choosing the profession, handling interpersonal conflicts like a messy roommate, teamwork scenarios, and qualities that make one a strong candidate. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements due to mentions of multiple mini interviews and limited disclosure of specific questions asked.
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Why Pharmacy?
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you have a messy roommate...how do you deal with him/her. they asked me 2 questions about my answers.
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Group work questions
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Why do you want to be a pharmacist? What makes you a good candidate?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed scenarios such as handling rejection, evaluating a marked paper from a TA, and dealing with a patient who refuses medication. Additionally, respondents mentioned being presented with 7 CDA questions, all situational/experiential in nature, which suggests the interview may have been in an MMI format with possible nondisclosure agreements in place.
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What would you do if you get rejected?
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a prof gives you a paper marked by a TA and asks your opinion about the mark and the paper
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They give 7 CDA questions. All situational/experiential.
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None were really interesting.
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If your patient was a taxi driver and he suffers from ceisures but refuses to take his medication, and you fear that he may have a ceisure while driving....what do you do?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of British Columbia Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences discussed various topics such as improving skills to become a good pharmacist, demonstrating open-mindedness, and scenarios like cheating on a test. Some responses indicated challenges with questions related to personal reflection and specific examples.
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None were difficult
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none really
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A question about cheating on a test.
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What skill would you need to improve upon to make a good Pharmacist? (Directly after asking what skills are important to Pharmacy).
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Give a time when you've shown yourself to be open minded. (I don't know why, but this one got me...i couldn't think of a good answer)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
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.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
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Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews, practicing common questions, and seeking advice from current students or professionals in the field. They also utilized resources like school websites, online forums, and networking to gather information and insights relevant to their interview.
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Did many mock interviews and recorded myself to correct my errors. Practiced possible questions, spent many hours on Suit...
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school website, mock interviews, talking to students and dentists
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Meeting with Pharmacists in my hometown, learning about new issues in Pharmacy, doing mock-interviews with friends, talking to previous students about possible questions.
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Talking to numerous pharmacy students who were already in the program....reading posts on SDN....searching on the net...etc
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere during the interview, the modern and impressive facilities, and the friendly demeanor of the interviewers and students. They appreciated the lack of pressure and trick questions, as well as the welcoming environment created during the interview process.
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How relaxed the situation was, I was not nervous at all...
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the facilities r brand new!!! very impressive for a canadian school.
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The facilities are amazing. Probably the best in North America. The students giving the tour were also very nice and helpful.
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Very comfortable atmosphere, you were only nervous/uncomfortable if you made yourself that way. Very easy layout for the interview, no trick questions.
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The fact that one of the interviewers smiled alot and made me feel very relaxed.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative impressions of robot-like or nonchalant interviewers, lack of feedback post-interview, excessive workload in medical school, and the perceived irrelevance of certain topics taught in the curriculum. Suggestions include encouraging interviewers to be more engaging and providing constructive feedback to applicants, as well as evaluating and potentially revising the curriculum to focus on more practical and relevant knowledge.
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Nothing really, maybe how robot-like the interviewers were, they didnt really open up to me...
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you spend ur first 2 years with med school students learning a whole lot of things u probably won't need later on.
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The amount of work involved in keeping up with the med students.
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No feedback given when interview was completed, even if asked by applicant.
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One of the interviewers just seemed kind of nonchalant about everything like she didn't care at all.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known specific information about the location of the building, as getting lost caused unnecessary stress. Additionally, some applicants mentioned the annoyance of hearing repetitive jokes while waiting for their interview.
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Nothing, I was well prepared
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Showing up extremely early and hearing the same joke over and over gets annoying before your interview.
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Nothing really...maybe where the building was...i got a bit lost.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be relaxed and manageable, with a positive atmosphere and supportive interview teams. Some expressed concerns about the lack of rapport-building or feeling overly relaxed during the interview, leading to doubts about their performance.
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It was good, I was definitely satisfied when I left, thought I performed well...
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it was pretty laid back...the amount of stress u put on urself is how stressful the process will be. the students were very helpful and encouraging. the interview itself was not hard. yes its CDA style ethical/hypothetical questions...but it wasn't bad. i mean it's all common sense anyway. the key is to not stress and just be urself!
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Interviewers were nice but it was nearly impossible to build any repore. It seemed very formulaic.
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Very positive, great atmosphere and the interview teams are really well put together. They're there because they want to be and it makes everybody more comfortable.
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Overall, it was better than I expected but I still didn't feel all that confident after...I still have a feeling I got in Despite the interview rather than because of it....they give you a false sense of calmness by them being so nice and calm that it actually made me feel like I could relax and my guard went down probably a bit too much.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
No responses
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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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?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is Quality Inn.
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Quality Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Average | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2009-10 | No change 😐 | Good | N/A |
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