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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy interviews

If you've applied to study Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, we may send you an invitation to attend an interview. Here's what you can expect to happen on the day.

Interview day

Online interviews using Microsoft Teams

We’ll be conducting our interviews for MSc Physiotherapy and MSc Occupational Therapy via Microsoft Teams.

We’ll invite you to attend an interview and give you a time slot, you’ll be given a link to join a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Please download the Microsoft Teams app on to your device (laptop or computer) or if you are using Chrome you can access via the web browser.

To use Teams, your device needs to have a camera and a microphone. At the beginning of your interview, we’ll ask you to show ID to verify who you are. We won’t ask to see qualifications at this stage. Please note your interview may be recorded.

Your interview will consist of questions and scenarios. We’ll be interested in your knowledge and understanding of the role of a physiotherapist or occupational therapist and your values.

You will be asked questions in a variety of ways, including scenario-based and reflective questions, as well as exploring your understanding and motivation to study physiotherapy or occupational therapy.

After your interview

After your interview, you’ll hear from our Admissions Team if you have been made an offer, which may be conditional on qualifications. All offers will be subject to a DBS check and a satisfactory Occupational Health check. If you are unsuccessful you may request feedback on your interview.