Nursing and Midwifery Selection Days
Read through our advice to learn about the next steps after you've been invited to a selection day.
Selection Day Information
During our selection day, you will be asked to complete a Real-Life Scenarios Assessment (RLSA) which is a way of assessing how you would react to certain situations. The RLSA will consist of eleven scenarios with three possible responses. You simply try to imagine yourself in each scenario and pick the response closest to how you would react if you were in that position. The scenarios will be everyday examples.
The RLSA will be completed online on the day on your phone or tablet. University guest Wi-Fi will be available. Candidates with a medical condition, disability or learning need may request a paper version in advance.
The RLSA will be used to assess your suitability for a place. It will be reviewed by a panel of an experienced academic member of staff, service user and/or practice staff.
Please note you will not have an interview.
Schedule
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Arrival, registration and document checking |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Welcome talk, RLSA and tour of the building |
| 12:00 - 12:45 |
Lunch break with Q&A session Lunch is not provided however you are welcome to bring your own. Vending machines are also available and there is an onsite cafe at Chester. |
| 12:45 - 15:00 |
Taster Sessions Please note no element of the taster sessions involves any assessment. |
Where will my selection event take place?
Your selection day will take place at one of our three teaching sites. The site and location will be clearly detailed in your invitation email. Please check your invitation email for the location, (please check with Admissions if you are unsure).
Help with Travel Costs
As part of the University of Chester’s commitment to widening participation to Higher Education (HE), financial support is available to support individuals who have specific characteristics typically underrepresented in HE.
Document Checking
Please bring along the following certificates and documents for us to check.
- Photo ID. E.g. Passport, Driving Licence (to confirm your identity)
- A level and GCSE or equivalent qualification certificates (if already completed)
- Change of name document and/or marriage certificate (if any certificates are in a different name)
- Proof of UK residency/indefinite leave to remain (if applicable)
Important Information
We realise that you may want to share your experience of the selection day with others, however, we ask that you do not discuss the specific scenarios with other applicants, friends, or online. We would appreciate your cooperation with this.
If you require any additional support or assistance during the selection day due to a disability, medical condition or learning need, please contact Postgraduate and Health Admissions in advance.
Please note your selection day invitation will NOT appear on UCAS Track.
Outcome
We will aim to inform you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible, usually within two working days after the selection event. If you have not received a UCAS decision after a week, please contact Postgraduate and Health Admissions to check.
If you do not receive an offer of a place on the course, feedback is available from the Postgraduate and Health Admissions team should you require it.
Important Information
We will aim to inform you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible, usually within two working days of the selection day. If you have not received a UCAS decision after a week, please contact the Postgraduate and Health Admissions team.
Feedback is available if you do not receive an offer of a place on the course.
Contact Details
Postgraduate and Health Admissions
Tel: 01244 511000
Email: admissionsinterviews@chester.ac.uk