Applying For Nursing & Midwifery

Applying for Nursing &MidwiferyAndrea CockettAdmissions Tutor Children’s NursingNursing & Midwifery Admissions

Our ProgrammesBScPgDipAdult NursingMental HealthNursingChildren’s NursingMidwiferyAdult NursingMental Health NursingChildren’s NursingMidwifery (for registeredAdult Nurses)

2016 ApplicationsBScPgDipAdult Nursing 2800Mental Health Nursing700Children’s Nursing 1050Midwifery 1300Adult Nursing 700Mental Health Nursing 420Children’s Nursing 200Midwifery (for registeredAdult Nurses) 250

2016 Offer StatisticsBSc Adult Nursing316 spaces700 offersBSc Mental Health Nursing58 spaces100 offersBSc Children’s Nursing75 spaces200 offersBSc Midwifery99 spaces150 offers

2016 StatisticsPg Dip Adult Nursing115 spaces160 offersPg Dip Mental Health Nursing49 spaces65 offersPg Dip Children’s Nursing32 spaces40 offersPg Dip Midwifery(for registered Adult Nurses)12 spaces12 offers

BSc Entry Requirements A Levels with grades BBB forNursing, ABB for Midwifery GCSEs - 5 A-C gradesincluding English, Mathsand Science or equivalents BTEC L3 Extended Diplomain a relevant subject withDDM Access to HE with 30Distinctions, 12 Merits, 3Passes (30 Distinctions, 15Merits for Midwifery)More information in our prospectus

PgDip Entry Requirements Degree with 2.1 Science – desirable to haveBiology or Human Scienceto GCSE level or above 575 hours (approx 4 monthsfull time work) healthcareexperience PgDip Midwifery – must bea registered Adult Nursewith 6 months experienceas a staff nurseMore information in our prospectus

Preparing yourpersonal statement This is a reallyimportant part ofyour application It is your chance toattract our interest inYOU as an applicant

What are we looking for? Spelling, grammar, punctuation Understanding of the specific branch of nursing/midwifery for whichyou are applying Experience, and what you have gained from it Motivation, why you want to be a nurse/midwife and activitiesundertaken in support of this goal Overall presentation, no missing information

Healthcare experienceHealthcare experience is anadvantage but. Tell us about your experience,don’t assume we know What have you learned fromyour work and how this wouldhelp you in your course Has working in a healthcaresetting allowed you to gaininsight into your chosencourse?

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 andknowledge they may need. Then think about what you have done orwhat attributes you have and try to address as many as possible Include all relevant information, we can only assess your application onwhat you include Complete every part of the application form, provide references andpredicted grades if required Try to avoid using up your limited words on things we already know “ Iam writing this statement as I wish to apply for midwifery” Don’t plagiarise!

What does this looklike?“ Nursing has always appealedto me as it combines qualitiesof caring and sensitivity alongwith the need for in depthknowledge of the workings ofthe body and the mind. I believeI have the personal qualitiesneeded to become a nurse andmy choice of both biology andpsychology at A level have inpart prepared me to studythese aspects at a higher level.”

SelectionInitial selection is based on. Meeting the academicrequirements Good reference Good personal statementIf your application meetsour requirements you will beinvited to a selection event

Numeracy Test Basic calculations,percentages, ratios,averages, fractions Make sure you use thecorrect units!

Literacy Test Free writing task, plussome questions Written communicationskills rather thanknowledge ofnursing/midwifery Handwritten

Multiple MiniInterviews (MMIs) 5 stations, 6 questions 6 chances to make a goodimpression Questions test values,attitude and skills 5/10 minutes perquestion

Multiple MiniInterviews (MMIs)What are we looking for? Respect and Dignity Communication Compassion Understanding Inclusivity Commitment to care Advocacy Team working

Points to Note Selection events takeplace between Novemberand April We can accommodatespecial reasonablerequirements (e.g. extratime) Extremely limited abilityto reschedule

UCASApplications should be made viaUCASGet your application in by 15thJanuary 2017 to give yourself thebest chance of being invited to aninterview www.ucas.ac.uk

Useful websitesUCASwww.ucas.ac.ukNHS Careerswww.nhscareers.nhs.ukNursing & Midwifery Councilwww.nmc-uk.orgHot Courseswww.hotcourses.com

For more information forNursing & Midwifery AdmissionsEmail: prospective@kcl.ac.ukPhone: 020 7848 7162

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