Interviews

Following an initial screening of applications, universities will invite applicants whom they think might make good candidates to interview.

Why do universities interview applicants?

It is common for healthcare courses to interview applicants before deciding what offers to make. This is because universities need to ensure that applicants have the right skills and attributes for a future career in healthcare. If you are invited to interview, the university thinks that you have academic ability to study for a degree in healthcare. What they want to confirm at interview is your suitability and aptitude for the course and career, beyond your prior academic achievement.

The selection process for interview

Universities which interview applicants will undertake an initial assessment of applications to decide which applicants to invite to interview. Some universities will consider your whole application, including your personal statement, before deciding who to invite to interview. Other universities may not use the personal statement at all. For more information on universities’ selection processes, see their course webpages.

Interview dates

Most interviews take place in January or February, but some universities interview applicants as early as November or as late as March.