Nursing and Midwifery Interviews
The selection process for Nursing and Midwifery places at Queen’s University Belfast will be different this year. To ensure that the Health and Social Care system has the best possible future Nurses and Midwives, we will be inviting all eligible applicants to an in person interview in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. We want to meet you and find out why you want to pursue a career in Nursing and/ or Midwifery.
For more information on our Nursing and Midwifery programmes, click here.
The interviews are designed to evaluate candidates’ suitability for a career in Nursing and Midwifery by exploring key values and essential attributes, including:
Interpersonal and communication skills
Compassion
Openness and Honesty
Working together
Courage
Resilience
Commitment
The interview will focus on the values and attributes required to be a Nursing and Midwifery professional. You will be interviewed by a two person panel, which will include one member of academic staff and one other person, either a patient /carer, or nurse or midwife from practice. Interviews will last no longer than 20 minutes and you will be asked four questions to assess your suitability for a career in Nursing and/or Midwifery.
When attending for interview it is important to wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable, while showing you’ve made the effort to look professional.
Disability
Candidates with a disability who may require reasonable adjustments are advised to contact the University in advance so that appropriate support can be provided.
In-Person Interview Checklist
Before the Interview
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Complete and return the online form.
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Have valid photo ID ready (passport, driving licence, or identity card).
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Research the field of Nursing and/or Midwifery that you have applied for so you can explain your reasons for choosing a career in this area.
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Reflect on your skills and qualities, with examples from your personal statement or elsewhere.
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Practise answering questions aloud with a family member, friend, colleague or tutor.
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Plan your journey to the Medical Biology Centre (MBC), 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL. Parking is not available on site, but public car parks are nearby (e.g. Belfast City Hospital). The MBC is number 27 on the campus map.
On the Day
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Allow extra time for travel and parking. If you are delayed, contact us using the number in your invitation letter. Interviews will start promptly.
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Bring your photo ID for registration.
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On arrival, staff will direct you to the interview area and waiting room.
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Interviews last no longer than 20 minutes.
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Candidates are assessed using a standardised scoring system, and offers are based on these results.
The School of Nursing and Midwifery
Queen's University is the only University in Northern Ireland that offers four fields of Nursing (Adult, Children and Young People’s, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health). We are also the only University in Northern Ireland that offers BSc Midwifery. Careers in each of these fields are very different and applicants are encouraged to research each of the programmes to ensure they make the right choice
Hear from our students
At Queens we pride ourselves on creating a close-knit community of staff and students in The School of Nursing and Midwifery, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for student learning. Click on the video below to hear the thoughts of our students on our course
ACCOMMODATION
Tour state-of-the art rooms in the city centre virtually, check out accommodation options in more detail and get excited about where you want to live. All our accommodation is just 15 minutes walk from campus, either located in the city centre or in our dedicated student village.
En-suite bedroom I Elms BT1 and 2
Studio apartment I Elms BT1 and 2
En-suite bedroom I Elms BT9
VIRTUAL TOUR
At Queen’s you’ll have access to facilities that bring your course to life. We’ve invested over £700 million to keep our constantly evolving campus future ready.
From the state of the art McClay Library, to the cutting edge Computer Science Building, and purpose built School of Law, including a Moot Court Room, we've transformed our historic campus into an innovative learning environment.
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Students at Queen’s get the best of both worlds
A safe and easy to navigate campus with the wider city of Belfast nearby. We’re famed for our warm welcome and there’s a strong support network and sense of community on campus.
The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment and seeks to ensure that students with a disability or long-term condition have equitable access as far as reasonably possible to all aspects of University life.
Students with a disability or long term condition are encouraged to register with the University's Accessible Learning Support to ensure their individual needs are assessed and relevant support recommendations are put in place for their chosen course of study and wider participation in University life.
To find out more please email disability.office@qub.ac.uk
LIFE IN BELFAST
Queen’s is just 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre where there is a buzzing arts, social and sporting scene, all within reach of some of the most stunning coastlines and breath-taking landscapes in the world
Guide to city life
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