2 30 minute interviews, physics then chemistry
Chemistry: one big organic problem. Physics: 2 main problems.
Mock interviews
It was actually quite enjoyable
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I Had two interviews, the first in physics where I was interviewed by two professors then a chemistry interview with a single interviewer. Each lasted approximately 30 minutes.
Beforehand and between my interviews I waited in the
In the physics interview I had a quick question on my personal statement then two physics based problems to work through. Chemistry was a problem that progressed as I was asked more and more questions about some organic molecules that pushed beyond the scope of a level. On the whole the interviews were less challenging than I expected and the interviewers put me at ease.
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I actually found it quite an enjoyable experience.