Nursing interview guidance
Your Interview: What to Expect
If you apply for any of the following courses, you will be invited for an interview:
How will the interview take place?
All interviews are held online. You’ll receive an invitation with a link to a short video that you’ll need to watch before your interview.
Please also have your ID ready to show on camera. Your interview invitation will tell you the suitable forms of ID that you can use.
What we're looking for
We’re interested in you – your values, your passion for nursing, and what’s important to you. There are no right or wrong answers. The questions are simply a way for us to get to know you better.
Our interviews are designed to be informal and supportive, so you can feel relaxed and be yourself.
What happens during the interview?
- You will be welcomed by your interviewer and introduced to the session.
- We’ll confirm that you’ve watched the video and ask if you need any adjustments.
- You’ll be asked to show your ID on camera.
- The interview will include a mix of questions about the video and yourself. These may include around your journey into nursing, as well as your motivations, and your values.
- At the end, you’ll have the chance to ask us any questions you may have.
Top tip: What to wear
Wear something that makes you feel confident and professional. We understand that "professional" looks different for everyone – comfort matters too!
After the interview
Once a decision has been made, and we’ve received all the necessary information, we’ll update your UCAS application with the outcome.
If you’re offered a place, you will be asked to complete a Pre-enrolment Portfolio (PEP). This portfolio enables you to provide information about your previous practical experience of healthcare or person-centred work that could be applied to your chosen field of nursing.
Experience in a wide range of work and professional roles is relevant to nursing practice. We have mapped this portfolio against the learning outcomes of our professional stream of modules on the MSc programme so that you can demonstrate how your prior learning is relevant.
This portfolio will account for the equivalent of 700 public-facing practice hours and 550 transferable or relevant theory hours.
Got questions about preparing for an interview?
If you have any questions about the interview process, feel free to get in touch: professionalcourses@hud.ac.uk.