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Midwifery: Interview and Selection

If your application to study is accepted, we will invite you for an interview. An offer to study with us will only be made after a successful interview.

All invitations to interview are issued through UCAS. Below you will find important information about the interview.

All interview days will be held on campus in Bangor which will allow you to give the best account of your skills, previous experiences and character and which will help us get to know you and decide whether you will thrive at Bangor University. Meeting the academic team and being on campus will also enable you to see some of our facilities, understand as much as possible about how we work with our students and what it means to become a Bangor University student midwife.

  • Dates: Wednesday 4th December, Wednesday 18th December, Wednesday 15th January, Wednesday 5th February, Wednesday 5th March
  • Location: School of Health Sciences, Fron Heulog, Bangor, LL57 2EF

You will need to arrive in Bangor to register at 09:00 am with proof of ID (Passport or Driving licence) and proof of GCSE qualifications or any Level 3 qualifications. The interview process will start at 9:30 am and will end by approximately 3:00pm.

Please respond to your interview invitation via UCAS within two weeks via one of the following options:

  • Register to attend the interview
  • Select "I cannot attend" and await alternative dates
  • Contact us at health.applications@bangor.ac.uk to discuss other options.

Failure to respond within two weeks of the interview invitation being issued may result in your application being made unsuccessful.

If none of the available dates work for you, select "I cannot attend these dates". We will make every effort to offer alternative slot, however availability cannot be guaranteed. Missing all available dates may result in your application being unsuccessful - attending an interview is a requirement for the selection process.

Preparing for Your Interview

Review the course profile and be familiar with the values outlined in the NHS Values and Standards of Behaviour Framework and the NMC Code of Conduct.

There are also a range of on-line materials you can access including the 6C's and an insight into Midwifery from the NHS - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/midwifery

It is beneficial to reference any work experience (paid or voluntary) in the health or social care field. Consider organising relevant experience prior to your interview.

Dress appropriately for a professional setting. Smart clothing is recommended, though we want you to feel comfortable.

If you require accommodations (e.g. additional time, large print materials) or have accessibility requirements, please contact us at least 48 hours before the interview.

What Happens During the Interview?

Please ensure that you bring following:

  • Proof of identity: Passport or driving license (original documents only)
  • Proof of qualifications: GCSE Maths and Welsh/English certificates or Level 2 key skills numeracy/literacy (original documents only - photocopies not accepted)

You will be asked some value-based questions by two panel members which will explore your qualities, values and understanding of the role of the midwife. You might also be asked to discuss certain well-known topics related to midwifery and childbirth. The topics and questions will give you the opportunity to discuss some of the important current issues within Midwifery and demonstrate that you have certain qualities and skills which will be valuable within the profession.

You will be given time to read through the scenario and discuss with other members of the group how best to manage the situation. You will need to make decisions with regards to certain aspects of the scenario and provide the rationale for your choices within a set amount of time. You will then present your choices and the rationale for the consensus decisions that have been reached. The group interview is designed to explore your communication skills and your ability to demonstrate some understanding of intelligent kindness. Applicants will be assessed on their communication, cultural awareness, empathy, compassion, situational awareness and decision making.

What Happens After the Interview?

We will contact you through UCAS with the outcome of your interview.  While we endeavour to contact applicants as soon as possible, we will be holding a large number of interviews and decisions may take 2-3 weeks. If you are successful at interview, it is important that you read any conditions of the offer and instructions on what to do next carefully. It is important that you respond to any requests for information within specified time frames. All offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS and health checks.

Applicants who have been successful at interview are asked to read the important information which explains the next stages of the admissions process for this course.
Please click here for more information.

This information is for candidates who have been successful at interview. Please note: all offers are issued through UCAS.

If your application is unsuccessful and you wish to receive some feedback you are able to do so in writing. You can request your feedback within 6 weeks of getting your decision. Please include the following information when making your request:

  • Full name
  • UCAS Personal Identification Number (if your application was made through UCAS)
  • Date of birth
  • Name of course applied for
  • Interview date

You can request your feedback by emailing us at health.applications@bangor.ac.uk

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about the interview or your application please contact the Admissions Team, contact us at health.applications@bangor.ac.uk