This page gives you all the essential preparation information you need for your MSc Physician Associate interview. It is essential that you read all of the sections carefully.
Important information
- You should now have received an email inviting you to an in-person interview. UCAS will show the date and time of your interview. If you think you have not received this information, please email the Admissions Team [email protected].
- You need to confirm that you will attend your interview via UCAS Hub
Structure of the day
You should allow approximately 2-3 hours for the process.
Below is the general programme for the day:
- Arrival – please report to the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine reception. This is building 4 on our Campus map. From here you will be directed to the registration point where you will be signed in and your qualifications will be checked.
- Introduction and overview of the programme
- Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI’s)
- Candidate evaluation of the day
Your stated arrival time encompasses plenty of allowance for check-in and briefing, so there is no need to arrive earlier than the time stated. Family and friends are welcome to accompany candidates at the designated waiting area for the duration of the MMI.
Essential preparation
Before your interview, it is essential that you have:
- read all the information on this page and made note of the items you need to bring with you to the interview and any questions that you may want to ask.
- familiarised yourself with the NHS core values.
- completed the online Non-Disclosure Agreement form. Please note that you will be unable to proceed with your interview unless this has been completed and submitted to us. Disclosing information to others relating to the content of the interview and its assessment materials (e.g. subject material and topics discussed) is unacceptable. Any form of disclosure potentially puts some applicants at an unfair advantage. Therefore, we ask that you do not share interview questions with colleagues and other prospective applicants. Anyone found to have revealed interview questions to others, including through social media, will have any offer of a place withdrawn, or lead to your exclusion after the Programme has commenced.
Interview format
Interviews will take the format of Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). The interview itself is a formal but friendly process. We appreciate that some candidates will be nervous, so we try to ensure that interviews are conducted in as relaxed an environment as possible.
There will be a total of four stations, with two areas/scenarios to discuss in each station.
Typically, you will have a total of three minutes to read the presented scenarios or questions immediately before each MMI station. The station at which you start will be selected at random. Typically, in each station you will have 11 minutes to discuss the two areas/scenarios. You will then rotate to the next station in the sequence with a one-minute gap. As such, each station will typically take 15 minutes. The total interview time is approximately one hour.
At the end of each station the interviewer(s) will assess your performance and allocate you a score. The interviewers will not be aware of scores from the other stations. Scores will be collected at the end of the day and reviewed once all interviews have been concluded. Participants will be ranked according to their performance across all stations.
What we’re looking for
During the interview process we will assess you on a range of attributes and motivations. This could include:
- motivation for wanting to join the the Physician Associate profession
- verbal communication skills
- teamwork/leadership
- empathy and compassion
- awareness of current health challenges
- ethical awareness
- awareness of self and others
- prioritisation/decision making
- interpretation of data.
What to bring with you
There are various documents/items you will need to bring with you on the day:
Original Certificates
- Your Degree (and any higher level awards) and GCSE qualifications (especially English Language and Mathematics) if already achieved.
Photocopies of certificates
To ensure we check you in for your interview quickly please bring photocopies of the qualifications listed above, as well as your original certificates. It will not be possible for us to photocopy these for you on the day. Please note:
- If you have changed your name since the certificates were issued, please provide evidence of your name change for example, marriage certificates, change of name deed poll.
- If you do not bring your certificates on the day and are successful following your Interview, we will withhold the offer until we have verification of your original certificates.
Photographic ID
Please bring with you your an original and current photographic ID (i.e. current valid passport or photo-card driving licence). Your ID will be checked prior to commencing the MMIs. You will be unable to proceed to interview without this.
If you have any questions about your ID please contact our Admissions Team on 01695 650950 prior to your interview.
A pen and paper
Please bring a pen with you to make notes throughout the day.
Parking Notice
If you are travelling to your interview by car and are intending to park on campus, please display this Parking Notice. Please note, this notice will allow you to park on campus if space is available. Our car parks can be busy at times, so please allow plenty of time for your journey.
Additional Requirements
If you have a disability that qualifies you for extra time in exam situations, or have any special requirements that you feel would need reasonable adjustments to be made for your interview, please email [email protected] by 5pm on Friday 21 February 2025.
What happens after the interview?
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Any questions?
We look forward to meeting you for your interview.
If you have any questions or special requirements that you would like to discuss with us prior to your interview you can contact us.