Nursing and midwifery application and interviews

How we'll assess you

Your knowledge of midwifery, nursing and the NHS

• Knowledge and awareness of midwifery or your chosen field of nursing
• Awareness of contemporary issues in the NHS
• Experience of caring for others
• Awareness of a qualified nurse or midwife's role and responsibilities in the specified field

Your outlook

• Ability to demonstrate your non-judgemental approach and cultural awareness
• Evidence of personal awareness, empathy and caring approach

Your skills

• Clear and coherent communication skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of, and coping strategies for, challenges during the course
• Knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of working in team

Prepare for your interview

You should prepare by thinking about your answers to questions. Such as why you'll be an effective nurse or midwife, or how you will cope with the rigours of the course. We're looking for responses that show you've done your preparation and you have real life examples to support your answers.

Materials to read and complete before your interview

• Midwifery declaration of key information (please read prior to your interview)
• Declaration guide
• BSc Nursing Interview Guide
• Midwifery interview guide

You should also familiarise yourself with journals such as Nursing Standard, Nursing Times, British Journal of Midwifery or The Practising Midwife. For nursing you should consider the specific requirements of the field of nursing you have chosen.

If you are applying for a MSc Nursing Adult/ Mental Health (with NMC registration), please also have a look at the RPL Nursing MSc QA and RPL Handbook.

Your career in nursing and midwifery

Watch our video to hear from staff and students at Middlesex University and the NHS about what to expect from your future career. The video explores the qualities of a good nurse or midwife and the benefits of working in healthcare.

After your interview

We aim to contact you within seven working days to inform you of the outcome of your interview. If you are successful, we will update your UCAS track record with your offer and the conditions you need to meet. You will also receive an email from us if you have been successful.