Midwifery interviews
Find out everything you need to know about your Midwifery interview.
If you've applied for BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice you're in the right place.
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Find out everything you need to know about your Midwifery interview.
If you've applied for BSc (Hons) Midwifery 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 Midwifery interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Midwifery. 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 Midwifery Practice 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 Midwifery Practice interview will take place at our City Campus, in Helen McArdle House.
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.
Did you know that we offer a travel bursary to support you with travel expenses? If you are based in the UK and live more than 20 miles away from the University, you could claim back up to £100 depending on your location. For further details including eligibility read our terms and conditions or contact us on travel.bursary@sunderland.ac.uk.
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 discussion-based group activity, an individual 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 in Helen McArdle House who will register your attendance. You’ll participate in the group activity, followed by the MMI. Both elements of your interview will be assessed by a member of the Midwifery Practice academic team and a Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participant.
The group activity is a 30-minute collaborative, discussion-based task with a group of up to four candidates, where you'll explore the role of a midwife. You'll be assessed on your values, problem-solving, communication, and team-working skills. In the MMI, you'll move between four timed stations, where you'll be asked four 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 midwifery and healthcare in general. You'll be assessed on your values, communication skills, and the knowledge and skills relevant to the role of a midwife. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions about the course. The MMI will take up to 30 minutes.
The University operates a gathered field approach for admission onto our Midwifery Practice course. Therefore, you won’t hear the outcome of your interview until all eligible applicants have been interviewed. If you are successful at interview an offer will be subject to Fitness to Practise, DBS and if applicable, academic conditions.
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 Midwifery Practice interview, please contact us at applicant.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3374.