1. Health Schools Admissions
Applying for Nursing & Midwifery
Jennifer Geary
Admissions Manager
Health Schools Admissions

2. Midwifery (for registered Adult Nurses)
King’s 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)

3. BSc Entry Requirements
A Levels with grades BBB
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
More information in our prospectus

4. Preparing the personal statement
This is a really important part of the application
It is a chance to stand out from other applicants
Spend time developing an excellent supporting personal statement
Reflect your interest and knowledge about your chosen study area (nursing adult, child or mental health; midwifery)
Highlight any relevant experience
Demonstrate strong writing skills

5. What are we looking for? Spelling, grammar, punctuation
Understanding of the specific branch of nursing/midwifery applied for
Experience, and skills/knowledge gained from it
Motivation, why the applicant wants to be a nurse/midwife and activities undertaken in support of this goal
Overall presentation, no missing information
Think about what nurses/midwives do and what skills and knowledge they may need. 5

6. Healthcare experience
Healthcare experience is an advantage but...
Applicants must tell us about experience, don’t assume we know
What have they have learned from this work and how this would be useful for the course
Has working in a healthcare setting provided insight into the course?

7. Like this!
I currently work as a Nursing Assistant in a busy unit at This involves supporting qualified nurses in delivering high quality patient care. My role includes At work I have seen how the nurses

8. Do’s and don’ts
Checking the presentation and spelling on the form (spelling ‘nursing’ incorrectly does not look good!)
Thinking about what nurses and midwives do and what skills and knowledge they may need. Then think about what they have done or what attributes they have and try to address as many as possible
Include all relevant information, we can only assess applications on what is included
Complete every part of the application form, provide references and predicted grades if required
Try to avoid using up the limited word count on things we already know “ I am writing this statement as I wish to apply for midwifery”
Don’t plagiarise! 8

9. 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.”

10. Selection Initial selection is based on...
Meeting the academic requirements
Good reference
Good personal statement
If the applicant meets
our requirements they will be invited to a selection day

11. Numeracy Test
Basic calculations, percentages, ratios, averages, fractions
Practice tests are available
Most applicants who are unsuccessful at the Selection day will have failed the numeracy test

12. Literacy Test Free writing task, plus some questions
Written communication skills rather than knowledge of nursing/midwifery
Handwritten

13. Group Discussion
6 – 8 people complete a relevant task with discussion as a group
Speaking, listening, teamwork, group contribution

14. Points to Note Days take place between December and April
We can accommodate special requirements (e.g. extra time) if applicants let us know in advance
Limited ability to reschedule, particularly towards the end of recruitment

15. UCAS Applications should be made via UCAS
Get applications in by 15th January 2015 for the best chance of being invited to a Selection Day

16. For more information for Nursing & Midwifery Admissions
Phone: (0) / 1656/ 2388 16