Welcome to your interview

Getting here

Your interview will take place in our new clinical skills facility at the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building (RKCSB), which is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

If you are arriving by car

• We recommend parking at the University in our multi-storey car park (LE2 7TF). Full details of prices can be found on our website.
• Please note: The Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building is about a 20 minute walk from the car park.
• For alternative, closer car parks that are not managed by the University find more information on the NCP website.
• We would not recommend parking at the hospital – the queues to enter can be very long.

If you're arriving by train

• The Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building is about a 12 minute walk from the train station located on London Road.

Finding the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building!

We would advise leaving plenty of time to find the RKCSB – we appreciate it can be tricky to locate on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site - home to the busiest A&E in Europe!

We recommend using the site map on the University Hospitals of Leicester website to locate the RKCSB. It is represented on the map by the grey oblong at the heart of the hospital. It is located between the Sandringham Building and Emergency department – opposite the Knighton Street Offices.

If you are a blue badge holder or require accessible parking, please get in touch with us at study@le.ac.uk and we'll make sure you have access to suitable parking.

How to find the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building

Preparing for your day

For one of the interview stations, we would like you to prepare in advance one side of A4 paper that describes you and your life using headings. We recommend limiting the document to no more than 75 words including the headings. This can be a printed document or hand written/drawn.

Personal attributes example (PDF, 527kb)

To bring on the day

Please bring the following items:-

• Photo ID - you will need to bring one form of identity i.e.: Passport, Driving Licence, School ID Badge etc.
• Academic Certificates - Original copies and photocopies of all certificates listed on your UCAS form
• Station preparation - One side of A4 paper that describes you and your life, as detailed above (see Personal attributes example). There will not be facilities to print this out on the day. You MUST come with it already prepared.
• A pen!!

On the day

Please report to the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building Reception at 12.50pm, where you will be met by a member of our team.

The day will start promptly at 1.00pm with a welcome, introductions and an explanation of the structure of the afternoon. During this time you will be split into 2 groups.

One group will undertake some activities to discover more about our MSci programme, midwifery and the University of Leicester. The other group will have the multiple mini interviews (MMI) format explained to them, and then will undertake their formal interviews. Both groups will then swap activities half way through the afternoon.

The two group activities will begin at 2.15pm and run until 4.15pm. At 4.15pm you will be able to attend an optional campus tour.

If you require any additional support on the day, including accessibility adjustments please get in touch at study@le.ac.uk.

Getting here

Your interview will take place in our new clinical skills facility at the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building (RKCSB), which is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

If you are arriving by car

• We recommend parking at the University in our multi-storey car park (LE2 7TF). Full details of prices can be found on our website.
• Please note: The Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building is about a 20 minute walk from the car park.
• For alternative, closer car parks that are not managed by the University find more information on the NCP website.
• We would not recommend parking at the hospital – the queues to enter can be very long.

If you're arriving by train

• The Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building is about a 12 minute walk from the train station located on London Road.

Finding the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building!

We would advise leaving plenty of time to find the RKCSB – we appreciate it can be tricky to locate on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site - home to the busiest A&E in Europe!

We recommend using the site map on the University Hospitals of Leicester website to locate the RKCSB. It is represented on the map by the grey oblong at the heart of the hospital. It is located between the Sandringham Building and Emergency department – opposite the Knighton Street Offices.

If you are a blue badge holder or require accessible parking, please get in touch with us at study@le.ac.uk and we'll make sure you have access to suitable parking.

Preparing for your day

You will take part in some group activities as part of your interview. Be ready to join in and make the most of your opportunity to shine.

Please bring the following items on the day

• Photo ID - you will need to bring one form of identity i.e. Passport, Driving Licence, School ID Badge etc.
• Academic Certificates - Original copies and photocopies of all certificates listed on your UCAS form.
• A pen!!

On the day

Please report to the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building Reception at 12.50pm, where you will be met by a member of our team.

The day will start promptly at 1pm with a welcome, introductions and an explanation of the structure of the afternoon. During this time you will be split into two groups.

One group will undertake some activities to discover more about our MSci programme, nursing, and the University of Leicester. The other group will have the format of the interviews explained to them and then will undertake their formal interviews. Both groups will then swap activities half way through the afternoon.

At the end of the afternoon it is anticipated you will be able to attend an optional campus tour.

If you require any additional support on the day, including accessibility adjustments please get in touch at study@le.ac.uk.

Getting here

If you are arriving by car, parking at the University is in our multi-storey car park (LE2 7TF). Full details of prices can be found on our website. George Davis Centre is about a 15 minute walk from the car park.

If you're arriving by train, the George Davis Centre is about a 15 minute walk from the train station located on London Road.

If you are a blue badge holder or require accessible parking, please get in touch with us at study@le.ac.uk and we'll make sure you have access to suitable parking.

On the day

Please report to the George Davis Centre (GDC) Reception at 12.50pm, where you will be met by a member of our team. As it is a secure building, you may be asked to provide a form of photo ID upon arrival.

The day will start at 1.00pm and you will be taken to the waiting area. You are permitted to bring one person with you on the day - however they will need to stay in the waiting room whilst you undertake your tasks.

Your interview will comprise:

• A written task that is completed at the start of the session
• A rotation around three stations, where you will be given a variety of tasks, including an interview with the Head of the ODP Programme and the ODP Admissions Tutor.

Once you have finished your individual interview, you will be taken to the neighbouring Maurice Shock building by our student ambassadors, where you will be able to chat to current ODP students, see some demonstrations, and find out more about accommodation, finance and student life.

If you require any additional support on the day please get in touch at study@le.ac.uk.

Getting here

If you are arriving by car

• Parking at the University is in our multi-storey car park (LE2 7TF). Full details of prices can be found on our website. The Maurice Shock Building is about a 15 minute walk from the car park.
• For alternative, closer car parks that are not managed by the University find more information on the NCP website. The postcode for the Robert Kilpatrick Clinical Science Building is LE1 5WW

If you're arriving by train, the Maurice Shock Building is about a 15 minute walk from the train station located on London Road.

If you are a blue badge holder or require accessible parking, please get in touch with us at study@le.ac.uk and we'll make sure you have access to suitable parking.

How to find the Maurice Shock Building

On the day

Please report to the Maurice Shock Building (MSB) Reception at 12.50pm, where you will be met by a member of our team. As it is a secure building, you will be asked to provide a form of photo ID to access the building and join the interview.

The day will start at 1.00pm with a tour of the Physiotherapy facilities. Your group interview will begin at 1.15pm. It will comprise a group activity that will include written task to assess your interpersonal skills.

From 2.30pm individual interviews will begin, where you will be interviewed by two members of staff. Your interview will last for approximately 15-20 minutes.

As you wait for your individual interview you will be able to chat to current students and find out more about accommodation and student life.

If you require any additional support on the day please get in touch at study@le.ac.uk.

Arrive in plenty of time

Make sure you are ready in plenty of time before the interview in case of any issues that may arise.

Be prepared

Read, read and read the instructions so you know what to expect and how the interview will run. Please make sure that you have all your documents to hand that we will be requiring. If possible, try and have a practice couple of interview questions with a teacher or sensible adult to give you feedback on your performance. Practice really does help with performance and nerves. Make sure you are well fed and watered and get a good night's sleep so you are in best condition to perform well.

First impressions matter

Be polite and courteous at all times. Ensure you are dressed smartly and professionally.

Be aware of body language

Don’t be too fidgety and try to stay natural. It is ok to smile. It may be worth filming yourself practising to see how you come across.

Take your time

Try not to rush your answers. Speak clearly, and concisely and explain your reasoning and thoughts.

Always answer the question you have been asked

When under pressure or you have rehearsed too much, it can be easy to not answer the question being asked. Listen carefully and read all instructions so you know exactly what is being asked of you.

If something goes a bit wrong, continue

Remember, every question is considered independently so if a you feel a question hasn’t gone as well as you may have hoped, park it and move on. Usually it hasn’t gone as bad you think and you don’t want it to effect the rest of your interview. Keep your enthusiasm up throughout.

Be yourself

We want to know more about you, your goals and aspirations and your achievements. We don’t want you to be all the same – so be yourself and make your aim showing us the best of you. You have worked hard to get to this point.

Enjoy it and good luck!