UCB General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at UCB.
UCB
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I interviewed with two people who are in charge of managing and supervising future interns. We talked about my technical skills, how I handle projects, and if I can explain things clearly. They really cared about my writing and reporting skills. It was a pretty chill chat, and we could talk openly.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me what you know about our company and your expectations for this role?
- What are your expectations for this internship?
UCB
Placement Student
Intern Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The first interview was online and mainly asking questions based on my CV and cover letter. Lots of follow-up questions on anything you say. A few past experience questions. The second interview was in-person, after a building tour. Here they asked much more technical laboratory questions and a few past experience question, and about one future question. You might feel like you're being grilled during technical questions but you're probably answering just fine even if you feel you are not.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Could you outline the steps for a PCR reaction, including the specific temperatures?
- Tell me about a time you worked in a team and motivated your colleagues.
- What led you to choose this university course, and which modules particularly caught your interest?
UCB
Industrial Placement Student
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
So, first there was this quick 15 minute chat, just to see if it was a good fit, you know? Then, I had to go all the way to Slough for a longer, 1.5 hour in-person interview. Part of that involved a 10-15 minute presentation I had to give. After the presentation, the interview split into two parts: a more formal sit-down with the supervisor and some team leaders, followed by a more relaxed, informal chat with the rest of the people I'd be working with.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What were the highlights of your presentation?
- Could you provide more details about specific items on your CV?
- What are your technical biology insights relevant to this role?
UCB General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from UCB interview reports.
“Could you outline the steps for a PCR reaction, including the specific temperatures?”
Read reports →“Explain your proposed method for obtaining antibodies.”
Read reports →“Suppose we give you a protein that we know nothing about. What would be your approach to discover more about it?”
Read reports →“What led you to choose this university course, and which modules particularly caught your interest?”
Read reports →“How would you approach designing an experiment, and what steps would you take to ensure it stays on track?”
Read report →“Can you tell us about some of the company's products?”
Read report →“What motivates your interest in UCB and this specific research?”
Read report →“What were the highlights of your presentation?”
Read report →“Can you introduce yourself?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 UCB interview reports.