We look forward to welcoming you to your interview at Plymouth Marjon University. The interview is an important part of the application process - it allows us to assess your suitability for the programme you have applied for, and it also gives you the opportunity to decide whether Marjon is the right place for you to study. Our Nursing Interview Days are normally in person; to allow you to take part in a group activity, that forms part of the interview, and provide you with a tour of our Health and Wellbeing Hub facilities. However, if you require a virtual interview, please contact interviews@marjon.ac.uk.
During your in-person interview, you will have the opportunity to:
Recommended preparation
In preparation for your interview, think about how you would evidence
Interview tasks
Group Activity: Candidates will be provided a scenario about a contemporary issue in nursing and asked to discuss with fellow candidates. This discussion will be observed by the interview panel.
Individual Interviews: Candidates will participate in interviews which are conducted by representatives from the programme team, Practice Learning Partners and the People Who Use Services Group.
The Department of Allied Health and Nursing use a values-based approach to help attract and select students whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the profession and the organisation. We do not just recruit individuals for their skills and competence but also look at how their own values align with those of the National Health Service and those of the University.
This process is in line with the Francis Report, which emphasised the need for a culture shift in the NHS and the importance of a common set of values. Evidence suggests that values-based recruitment is good recruitment practice and students with the right values are more likely to:
Each candidate will be asked the same structured questions at interview and will be scored using a clear rubric.
What to bring with you (in person)
What to have ready (virtual)
Schedule for the day (in person)
Please note timings can vary depending on how many candidates are in attendance.
8:30-9:00 - Arrive at The Welcome Desk and register with our Student Ambassadors
9:00-9:45 - Campus tour led by our Student Ambassadors
9:45-10:00 - Department Welcome Talk with Academic Director
10:00-10:30 - Course Introduction Talk with Programme Lead or Nursing Team member
10:30-10:45 - Comfort break with provided refreshments
10:45-11:00 - Interactive group task
11:00-onwards - Individual interviews (once your interview has been conducted you are free to leave)
What happens next?
The interview panel will use evidence gathered at interview to decide if a place on the programme should be offered. Please note, the decision about whether or not you are offered a place on the programme will not be provided on the day.
Successful candidates will be notified via UCAS. If you accept an offer with us, we will be in touch regarding your DBS check and online health assessment- you cannot apply for this independently.
Unsuccessful candidates will be made an alternative offer, where suitable. Candidates will be able to request feedback from the interview panel.
