MSc Physiotherapy (pre reg) Interview
Hi, I have been shortlisted for an interview for an MSc Physiotherapy (pre reg) with the University of Northampton. Does anyone suggest how to prepare for the interview?
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
Original post by Ajejee
Hi, I have been shortlisted for an interview for an MSc Physiotherapy (pre reg) with the University of Northampton. Does anyone suggest how to prepare for the interview?
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
There are some tips for healthcare interview in the following thread:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7418316
Learn the NHS values and 6 Cs and try to relate to them when talking about your work/volunteering experience and for scenario questions.
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/nhs-staffing-pool-hub/working-in-healthcare/what-are-the-nhs-values
Original post by normaw
There are some tips for healthcare interview in the following thread:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7418316
Learn the NHS values and 6 Cs and try to relate to them when talking about your work/volunteering experience and for scenario questions.
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/nhs-staffing-pool-hub/working-in-healthcare/what-are-the-nhs-values
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7418316
Learn the NHS values and 6 Cs and try to relate to them when talking about your work/volunteering experience and for scenario questions.
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/nhs-staffing-pool-hub/working-in-healthcare/what-are-the-nhs-values
What about the group interview? Any tips? Thanks
Original post by Ajejee
What about the group interview? Any tips? Thanks
Have a look through the physio applicants thread:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7519468
Reply 5
Original post by Ajejee
Hi, I have been shortlisted for an interview for an MSc Physiotherapy (pre reg) with the University of Northampton. Does anyone suggest how to prepare for the interview?
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
Hey there!
Nice to meet you, my name is Siobhan and I'm a third year physiotherapy student at UCLan. Well done on getting an interview, its great to hear!
In terms of prepping for your interview, here are some tips that I would recommend:
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Know what the role of a physiotherapist is. Have a good idea of what areas a physio can work in and what they might do. Relate this to the skills that would be required in this role and why.
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Have examples of each skill and quality you have that will benefit this role. It would be great if you have any clinical experience or any shadowing but if you don't then that's okay!! It's all about those transferrable skills and always linking it back to the career. A good baseline of skills to have are the 6 C's.
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Linking to the previous point, a really good format to answer questions and demonstrate your skills in is the STAR format. I would definitely look into this
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Breathe and think before you answer, this will help you collect your thought and settle any nerves you might have
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Show good teamwork and communication skills if you are working with others. Body language and active listening are key. Take in what your team members say and boost each other up. This is how you would work in an MDT so this is key to take into account.
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Rationalise your points - physiotherapists always have to clinically reason why they do any thing in practice, so this will be great thing to demonstrate if you are asked a scenario question
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Be enthusiastic!! Show how passionate you are about the course and explain why you want to be in this career. If you have a field of interest then you can talk about that too
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Research the modules you will be doing and the university. This will show the board how prepared you are and this can help your application.
Hope this helps and good luck with your interview!! Just be yourself and I'm sure you'll do great 🙂
Do let me know if you have any more questions at all, I'm happy to help
Siobhan (Student ambassador for UCLan)
Reply 6
Original post by Ajejee
Hi, I have been shortlisted for an interview for an MSc Physiotherapy (pre reg) with the University of Northampton. Does anyone suggest how to prepare for the interview?
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
On thewebsite, it says:
There will be three elements to the interview process, both for virtual and face-to-face interviews:
First group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a particular topic relating to studying Physiotherapy at Master’s level. Lasting approximately 40 minutes, it is designed to assess your analytical, communication and team collaboration skills – crucial for professional practice.
Second group activity: This session will involve interaction with other applicants around a topic relating to the professional aspects of Physiotherapy. Lasting approximately 30 minutes, it is designed to assess your interpersonal skills, professionalism, and reflective approach.
Formal individual interview: A panel of one academic staff member and a service user will conduct a 15-minute interview to gauge your understanding of the broad spectrum and scope of physiotherapy practice and your motivation/readiness for Master’s level study.
All elements of the interview day will be graded, and this informs the decision-making process to determine whether an offer is made to an applicant. We will offer feedback to all applicants about their performance.
A copy of the HCPC guidance on conduct and ethics for students can be found on the HCPC website.
Entry criteria: Please refer to the guidance on UON’s Physiotherapy MSc programme to prepare for your interview in regards to our entry criteria.
Hey well done for being shortlisted!
Make sure you have some examples of where you demonstrated characteristics of a good physiotherapist.
I always advise people to use the S.T.A.R.R framework
So situation, task, action, result and relate
Good luck!
Feel free to DM me for any other Qs
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