Commonly Asked Graduate School Interview Questions: Science, Research, and Healthcare

Mock Interview Questions: Graduate School is a downloadable interview preparation guide created by the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development for students pursuing graduate and professional programs related to science, research, and healthcare fields. The resource includes common interview questions tailored to graduate admissions and professional school settings, helping students practice discussing research experiences, clinical exposure, academic interests, communication skills, career goals, and motivation for pursuing advanced study.

Who should use this resource:
Students preparing for graduate or professional school interviews in science, healthcare, research, or related fields. This resource is especially useful for students applying to healthcare professional programs, biomedical or laboratory science programs, public health programs, research-focused graduate programs, or other STEM-related advanced degree opportunities.

Why it’s helpful:
This guide helps students become more familiar with the types of questions commonly asked in science, research, and healthcare graduate interviews while encouraging thoughtful reflection on academic, clinical, and research experiences. Practicing with industry-specific questions can help students develop clearer and more confident responses, strengthen communication skills, and better articulate their interests, experiences, and readiness for advanced study.