Applying for Nursing & Midwifery Andrea Cockett Admissions Tutor Children s Nursing Nursing & Midwifery Admissions
Our Programmes BSc Adult Nursing Mental Health Nursing Children s Nursing Midwifery PgDip Adult Nursing Mental Health Nursing Children s Nursing Midwifery (for registered Adult Nurses)
2016 Applications BSc Adult Nursing 2800 Mental Health Nursing 700 Children s Nursing 1050 Midwifery 1300 PgDip Adult Nursing 700 Mental Health Nursing 420 Children s Nursing 200 Midwifery (for registered Adult Nurses) 250
2016 Offer Statistics BSc Adult Nursing 316 spaces 700 offers BSc Mental Health Nursing 58 spaces 100 offers BSc Children s Nursing 75 spaces 200 offers BSc Midwifery 99 spaces 150 offers
2016 Statistics Pg Dip Adult Nursing 115 spaces 160 offers Pg Dip Mental Health Nursing 49 spaces 65 offers Pg Dip Children s Nursing 32 spaces 40 offers Pg Dip Midwifery 12 spaces 12 offers (for registered Adult Nurses)
BSc Entry Requirements A Levels with grades BBB for Nursing, ABB for Midwifery GCSEs -5 A-C grades including English, Maths and Science or equivalents BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject with DDM Access to HE with 30 Distinctions, 12 Merits, 3 Passes (30 Distinctions, 15 Merits for Midwifery) More information in our prospectus
PgDip Entry Requirements Degree with 2.1 Science desirable to have Biology or Human Science to GCSE level or above 575 hours (approx 4 months full time work) healthcare experience PgDipMidwifery must be a registered Adult Nurse with 6 months experience as a staff nurse More information in our prospectus
Preparing your personal statement This is a really important part of your application It is your chance to attract our interest in YOU as an applicant
What are we looking for? Spelling, grammar, punctuation Understanding of the specific branch of nursing/midwifery for which you are applying Experience, and what you have gained from it Motivation, why you want to be a nurse/midwife and activities undertaken in support of this goal Overall presentation, no missing information
Healthcare experience Healthcare experience is an advantage but... Tell us about your experience, don t assume we know What have you learned from your work and how this would help you in your course Has working in a healthcare setting allowed you to gain insight into your chosen course?
Do s and don ts Check the presentation and spelling on the form (spelling nursing incorrectly does not look good!) Think about what nurses and midwives do and what skills and knowledge they may need. Then think about what you have done or what attributes you have and try to address as many as possible Include all relevant information, we can only assess your application on what you include Complete every part of the application form, provide references and predicted grades if required Try to avoid using up your limited words on things we already know I am writing this statement as I wish to apply for midwifery Don t plagiarise!
What does this look like? Nursing has always appealed to me as it combines qualities of caring and sensitivity along with the need for in depth knowledge of the workings of the body and the mind. I believe I have the personal qualities needed to become a nurse and my choice of both biology and psychology at A level have in part prepared me to study these aspects at a higher level.
Selection Initial selection is based on... Meeting the academic requirements Good reference Good personal statement If your application meets our requirements you will be invited to a selection event
Numeracy Test Basic calculations, percentages, ratios, averages, fractions Make sure you use the correct units!
Literacy Test Free writing task, plus some questions Written communication skills rather than knowledge of nursing/midwifery Handwritten
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) 5 stations, 6 questions 6 chances to make a good impression Questions test values, attitude and skills 5/10 minutes per question
Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs) What are we looking for? Respect and Dignity Communication Compassion Understanding Inclusivity Commitment to care Advocacy Team working
Points to Note Selection events take place between November and April We can accommodate special reasonable requirements (e.g. extra time) Extremely limited ability to reschedule
UCAS Applications should be made via UCAS Get your application in by 15 th January 2017 to give yourself the best chance of being invited to an interview www.ucas.ac.uk
Useful websites UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk NHS Careers www.nhscareers.nhs.uk Nursing & Midwifery Council www.nmc-uk.org Hot Courses www.hotcourses.com
For more information for Nursing & Midwifery Admissions Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk Phone: 020 7848 7162