Interview and offer information
If we are able to consider your application, based on the information you have provided, we will invite you to attend an interview. Interviews are normally held between January and March and invitations are sent to applicants throughout this period. Interview dates are not allocated in order of preference and most decisions will be made by the end of March.
Interview information
Interviews will take place on campus at the Nursing and Healthcare School, 59 Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LL. All UK-domiciled students will be expected to attend an in-person interview, but reasonable adjustments can be made for applicants who are located outside the UK.
Please bring with you one piece of photographic ID, such as your passport or driving licence. We also require evidence of your qualifications already obtained e.g., consolidated certificate from award body and English Language qualification (e.g., IELTS), if applicable.
On arrival at the Nursing and Healthcare School, applicants should first report to the General Office. Please make sure that you arrive in plenty of time.
What should I expect at my interview?
Interviews are individual and last approximately 20 minutes. They are usually carried out by a member of our lecturing team, a senior BN student and either a clinical nurse or service user. The aim of the interview is to provide you with an opportunity to discuss your reasons for pursuing a career in nursing. Applicants should be able to communicate their enthusiasm and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary nursing, healthcare issues and the role of the nurse.
What if my personal details change?
If, at any point during the application process, any of your personal details change from that provided on your UCAS application, you should notify us immediately. Your application and any offers placed will be made on the basis of this information. Failure to inform us of any changes may invalidate any offer made to you.
You should also keep your contact details up to date on UCAS and inform us of any changes to your address or e-mail address.
How do I accept this invitation?
To accept the interview invitation, please do so on UCAS Track service at www.ucas.com.
If you do not wish to attend, please decline the invitation on UCAS Track, so that your place on the interview day can be released to another applicant.
Other important information:
Applicants to the BN programme have a responsibility to highlight any health-related issues so that reasonable adjustments can be considered.If you consider yourself to have a disability that may impact on your interview performance, please contact us, via e-mail, so that reasonable adjustment measures can be put in place.
Congratulations! You have received an offer. What’s next?
Criminal Records Check
A criminal records check is required for all entrants to this programme, and it is a condition of your admission to the University of Glasgow that the check does not indicate an unsuitability to be placed in a position of trust and/or to have regular contact with young people. UK applicants will receive a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) application form prior to induction week.
Applicants from outside the UK should provide a criminal records check report or validated fees letter from their respective country’s police, stating that he/she has no criminal convictions/cautions. Please note that an original document is required. Also, the Nursing & Health Care School should receive this no later than 31st July 2023. Photocopies will not be accepted. If an applicant has at any time resided in the UK, a PVG form should also be completed.
Occupational Health Declaration
All entrants to Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing must complete and return the Occupational Health Declaration form which can be found at: Occupational Health Unit
Health Screening
A satisfactory health screening will also be required prior to registration. This will be organised for you and is normally held in September, during induction week.
OPENSs (Nursing Summer School)
If you accept our offer and have OPENSs (Online Pre-Entry Nursing Summer school) as a condition, you will be contacted around June with information on how to enroll on the programme. The programme runs through June and July and takes place entirely online. It has been shown to benefit incoming students by providing a refresher on certain aspects of knowledge and is a great way to meet other students.
Professional Conduct
A copy of the School Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practise shall be provided with the final confirmation of admission.