Interview pre-work
- To ensure we can
continue to process your application efficiently, we advise that your referee
has completed and emailed your second reference form before your
interview. Please ensure this comes from your referee’s business/work account.
If you are unable to attain a reference before your interview, please continue
to make a booking and ask your referee to provide the reference as soon as
possible.
- For all interviews we
advise you to think about the reasons why you want to study the course you have
applied for or your chosen career path. Consider the NHS Constitution.
- We advise that you
research some of the topical issues in the news.
To
ensure we can continue to process your application efficiently, we advise
that your referee has completed and emailed your second reference form before your
interview. Please ensure this comes from your referee’s business/work
account. If you are unable to attain a reference before your interview,
please continue to make a booking and ask your referee to provide the
reference as soon as possible.
It is mandatory to complete the 3 Health Declaration forms
prior to your interview. Failure to do so may affect the process of your
application. Please complete these forms in full and prior to your chosen
interview date and return to applications@plymouth.ac.uk
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)
MSc Pre-registration
Nursing (Child Health)
MSc Pre-registration
Nursing (Mental Health)
For
your online interview please ensure you have with you:
- A form of photo
identification such as your passport or driving license. We will not be able to
complete your interview without this.
- Pen and paper
should you wish to make notes
Our
interviewing tutor will send you a link to your zoom meeting by emailing you.
Where possible our tutors will contact you 24 hours before your interview.
During
your interview, our tutor will provide you with a scenario and ask you a series
of questions. Your allocated Zoom interview session will last for no more than
30 minutes.
You
do not need to create an account with Zoom to use their software, as you can
access Zoom via your web browser.
If
you would prefer to install the programme ahead of your interview, you can do
so by visiting the Zoom website.
If
you have not used Zoom before, please visit their Help Centre FAQs to familiarise
yourself with the software.
After your interview
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.
FAQs
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 contact our Course Enquiries and
Interviews Team by emailing interviewtostudy@plymouth.ac.uk or by calling +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, you will be assessed during
your interview if you are suitable for either programme. You do not need to
book more than one interview.
What happens after my
interview?
If you are successful
at interview, your offer will be conditional on meeting the academic
requirements for the course, as well as satisfactory occupational health and DBS checks. For further
information, please visit the Nursing and Midwifery
Council’s website.
