This page contains all of the information you require prior to your interview for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.
However, if there are any questions you may have that are not answered on this page, please email healthinterviews@plymouth.ac.uk or call +44 1752 585858.
Please bring some form of photo identification with you, such as passport or driving licence. You will not be able to complete your interview without this.
Congratulations on being invited to interview for our nursing and midwifery programmes. On this page, we have provided information regarding the tasks we would like you to complete in advance. It is vital that you are prepared and are able to talk about these tasks when you meet us.
During the interview day, we will:
Please ensure you read the interview pre-work below carefully as this provides information on what you need to do before attending your interview and what you need to bring with you on the day.
I look forward to meeting you at your interview and if you should need any help or assistance please do contact us.
Best wishes,
Kevin Hambridge
Associate Head of School for Marketing and Adult Nursing Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Interview pre-work
Your interview
After your interview
FAQs
Interview pre-work
The above pre-work must be completed if you have been invited to interview for the following programmes:
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health)
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child Health)
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
BSc (Hons) Pre-registration Midwifery
MNurs (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health and Child Health)
MNurs (Hons) Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health)
MNurs (Hons) Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health)
MSc Pre-registration Nursing (Adult Health)
Please bring the following with you:
If you have applied to study at our Plymouth campus, you will take part in a mixed programme interview session.
Your session will begin at 9.00 (AM session) or 13.00 (PM session). Please arrive promptly 15 minutes before your session is due to start. You will be sent a confirmation email with your chosen time and date once you book on to your preferred interview slot. The schedule outline is as follows:
Information such as funding and accommodation will be available on the day, and there will be opportunities for you to ask questions.
The latest finish time will be either 12:30 (AM session) or 16:30 (PM session).
Your interview at our Exeter campus
If you have applied to study at our Exeter campus, you will take part in a single discipline interview session.
Your session will begin at 9.00 (AM session) or 13.00 (PM session). Please arrive promptly 15 minutes before your session is due to start.
You will be sent a confirmation email with your chosen time and date once you book on to your preferred interview slot. The schedule outline is as follows:
Your interview at our Truro campus
If you have applied to study at our Truro campus, you will take part in a mixed programme interview session.
Your session will begin at 9.00 (AM session) or 13.00 (PM session). Please arrive promptly 15 minutes before your session is due to start. You will be sent a confirmation email with your chosen time and date once you book on to your preferred interview slot. The schedule outline is as follows:
If you are successful at interview and are made a conditional offer, as part of your offer you will need to complete a DBS and Occupational Health check. If you do not pass these checks satisfactorily, you will not be able to start a course with us. For more information on how to complete these checks, please visit our Health and Human Sciences- additional checks page.
How do I book my interview?
Upon successful submission of your application, you will be sent an email with a unique link to our online booking system. You can use our online system to select an interview date that best suits your availability.
If you have not received this email, please be sure to check your junk or clutter folders.
What if I need to reschedule my interview after I have booked onto one?
You can change, move or reschedule your interview at any stage using the online booking system. If you are unable to attend any of the dates shown, then please do email healthinterviews@plymouth.ac.uk or call +44 1752 585858.
What if I have applied for more than one programme?
If you have applied for more than one nursing and midwifery programme listed above, you will be assessed during your interview if you are suitable for either programmes.
What happens after my interview?
If you are successful at interview, your offer will be conditional on meeting the academic requirements for the course, satisfactory health and DBS checks. For further information, please visit the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s website.