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Find out everything you need to know about your Nursing interview.
If you've applied for BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice, BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, BSc (Hons) Children’s and Young People’s Nursing Practice you're in the right place.
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we are really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Nursing interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Nursing. It’s also a chance for you to see our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course or the application process.
We often have Student Ambassadors in attendance as well, who are there to share their experiences and to support you on the day. If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a text message as a reminder – if you have updated your number or are unsure if you have used the correct number, please contact us as soon as possible and we can update your record.
We would recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems and challenges within healthcare. We would also encourage you to research Nursing at the University of Sunderland. As our course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), we would also encourage you to visit the NMC website to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you have researched into the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. This can come from a number of examples delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members or volunteering with youth groups.
For more hints and tips about how to prepare, read our article about interviews for healthcare degrees.
You'll need to bring your photographic ID with you. You are also allowed to bring beverages with you, however we ask they are in a closed container.
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you are comfortable.
Your Nursing interview will take place at our City Campus and we will let you know the location in your interview confirmation email.
You can reach us by car, bus, train or Metro. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a free parking permit. Please note a parking space is not guaranteed. Alternative car parks can be found on the Sunderland City Council website.
If you are travelling by Metro, the nearest station is University for City Campus.
View our AccessAble accessibility guides for support with planning your journey.
Prior to your interview you’ll receive full details of the meeting point and times via email. Please allow up to two hours for your interview, which will consist of a Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) and a tour of the facilities.
Upon arrival to your interview, you’ll meet a member of the interview team or a Student Ambassador at the meeting point, who will register your attendance. You’ll participate in a welcome talk with our admissions tutors, followed by the MMI. The MMI will be assessed by a member of the Nursing academic team, an NHS Clinician, and a Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participant.
In the MMI, you'll move between five timed stations, where you'll be asked five different questions. The questions are designed to give you the opportunity, based on your experience, to demonstrate your skills, attributes and understanding of current issues and challenges within nursing and healthcare in general. You'll be assessed on your values, communication skills, enthusiasm, and passion for the role of an Adult, Mental Health, or Children’s Nurse. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions about your chosen course. The MMI will take up to 30 minutes.
After your interview, you should receive a decision on your application within 10 working days*. If you are successful at interview, any offer will be subject to Fitness to Practise, DBS and, if applicable, academic conditions.
*The University operates a gathered field approach for admission onto our Children’s and Young People’s Nursing Practice course. Therefore, you won’t hear the outcome of your interview until all eligible applicants have been interviewed.
We'll email you with the outcome of your interview and you'll also be able to view this decision on your myApplication portal and UCAS Hub.
If you have a query about your application, please contact studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk.
If you have any questions about your Nursing interview, please contact us at applicant.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3374.