MSc Nursing

Congratulations on being invited to interview.

What is the interview process?

  • You will have a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams. In order to do this, your computer will need to have access to a webcam and microphone.
  • Offers will be based on overall score from interview.
  • If successful at interview, you will need to provide copies of your qualifications as well as evidence that you have completed a minimum of 700 hours of healthcare experience within the last 5 years.
  • You will also need to complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate how your previous experience demonstrates professional values, reflective practice and relevance of recent experience applied to health care delivery. You will be sent further information and guidance regarding the portfolio if successful at interview.

About the interview

As a prospective future nurse, your ability to present yourself in a professional manner will be assessed, along with other areas, such as your passion for the vocation, and awareness and knowledge of the role. Therefore, if you prepare for these elements along with the ability to discuss your experience in the healthcare field, that would be recommended.

The course is very popular and fills quickly.

If you request an alternative interview date via the Applicant Hub, we will try to accommodate this but it cannot be guaranteed due to the volume of applications we receive. If you are unable to attend on the specified date, and we’re unable to offer an alternative, your application will be withdrawn. Should you wish to cancel your interview, you can do so via the Applicant Hub.

What happens after my interview?

  • UCAS will update to show our decision (although we can’t confirm an exact timescale for this, we aim to have this with you as soon as possible).
  • If we make you an offer of a place, all of the conditions and details will be provided in the UCAS notification - UCAS will also confirm the date you must accept or decline the offer by.
  • If you are unsuccessful at interview and would like feedback, please email applicantsupport@ljmu.ac.uk.

Please note:
We can only accept feedback requests via email.

All offers made are subject to a satisfactory medical examination and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. Additionally, your offer will be made subject to your permission for us to transfer data regarding progress, attendance, placements, discontinuation and withdrawals to relevant third party professional organisations. This compliance is a requirement of the professional award.

Applicants who have been made offers must also follow formal Faculty procedures informing us of any criminal convictions, bind-over orders, cautions, driving offences etc. and further details will be provided after an offer has been made.

Inclusion and Accessibility

If you have any specific access needs or additional support requirements, LJMU’s Student Advice and Wellbeing Disability Team can ensure that the appropriate support is in place. If you would like discuss your needs and how we can meet them in the most appropriate way, please contact us (in confidence) by calling 0151 231 3164 or 0151 231 3165 or emailing disability@ljmu.ac.uk.

Interview top tips from our Admissions Team

  • The interviewer will not have reviewed your Personal Statement before your appointment, so remember to mention important elements of it to help support your answers.
  • Show that you're genuinely enthusiastic about your subject - research as much as you can about the course and if you have any questions about it, contact us to ask.
  • Learn about the role of a nurse to illustrate your understanding of the profession.
  • Finally, approach your interview with confidence - you have worked hard to get this far and done well to be selected for interview, so have confidence in yourself.

We look forward to meeting you.