If you have applied for one of the courses listed below within the School of Health & Medical Sciences at City St George's, University of London, and you meet the entry criteria, you will be invited to the next stage of the selection process.
All applicants to these courses must go through the selection process before an offer to study can be made. What happens during the selection process will vary depending on the course that you have applied for.
Please browse the tabs below for information about the selection process for your course and advice and guidance on how to prepare.
Selection process
If your application meets our entry criteria for the course you will be invited to attend the next stage of the selection process which takes place online on Teams. You will receive the link for Teams 48 hours beforehand, this will be sent by email from our School Admissions team.
This will include a group interview and the opportunity to meet members of the nursing academic team and service users, as well as finding out more about the course and the hospitals which provide clinical placements for our students.
This process will last approximately two hours. During the interview you will be asked a number of questions as well as being given the chance to ask questions of us.
This process is used to assess your suitability for the course and to ensure that as well as meeting the necessary academic and skills requirements, your values also match those of the NHS.
If your application is shortlisted you will receive an invite by email from our School of Health & Psychological Sciences Admissions team, which will provide more details about this process.
To ensure all applications are processed fairly, decisions will not be made until all interviews for a programme have been completed.
All applicants who submitted their application by the UCAS deadline of 29th January 2025 and subsequently attended an interview, will receive the outcome of their interviews by the UCAS deadline of 14th May 2025.
Selection process
If your application meets our entry criteria for the course you will be invited to attend a selection day at our central London campus.
The type of interview method we use is known as a multiple mini-interview (MMI). During the MMI, you will see seven different interviewers on a one-to-one basis who will ask you two or three questions each from a structured interview. The interviews are timed.
A service user may, or may not, accompany an interviewer and also ask you a question. Using this type of interview method means your performance will be evaluated by several assessors, which improves the objectivity and fairness of the selection process.
This process is used to assess your suitability for the course and to ensure that as well as meeting the necessary academic and skills requirements, your values also match those of the NHS.
To ensure all applications are processed fairly, decisions will not be made until all interviews for a programme have been completed.
All applicants who submitted their application by the UCAS deadline of 29th January 2025 and subsequently attended an interview, will receive the outcome of their interviews by the UCAS deadline of 14th May 2025.
Selection process
If your application meets our entry criteria for the course you will be invited to attend the next stage of the selection process which takes place on Zoom.
You will receive the link for Zoom 48 hours beforehand, this will be sent by email from our School of Health & Psychological Sciences Admissions team.
This process is used to assess your suitability for the course and to ensure that as well as meeting the necessary academic and skills requirements, your values also match those of the NHS. It also provides an opportunity for you to find out more about the course and the University.
The whole process may last 3 hours and will consist of the following activities:
Introduction to Radiography at City – Presentation
In order to help you decide whether this is the right career choice and institution for you, we will provide you with an overview of the course at City including our facilities and placements. There will also be opportunities to ask our staff and students any questions after the presentation.
To ensure all applications are processed fairly, decisions will not be made until all interviews for a programme have been completed.
All applicants who submitted their application by the UCAS deadline of 29th January 2025 and subsequently attended an interview, will receive the outcome of their interviews by the UCAS deadline of 14th May 2025.
Interview
An interview will form part of the selection process. Structured interviews will focus on particular skills, or on how you approach specific problems to assess your suitability for the course.
The interview will also look to assess how you meet the NHS Constitution Values by asking questions that directly relate to the six values, which are:
- Respect and Dignity – the feelings, wishes, and rights of patients must always be taken into account. It is important prospective applicants are able to demonstrate dignity and respect towards patients as the profession revolves around patient contact.
- Commitment to Quality of Care – patients are always at the forefront of healthcare and as such should receive and experience care that is of the highest standard possible. It is a requirement for prospective applicants to put others’ first whilst offering a standard of care that they would expect either themselves or family members to receive.
- Compassion – radiographers come into contact with a variety of patients some of which may be unwell, in pain, or even vulnerable. It is essential for prospective applicants to demonstrate humility, a sense of awareness of an individuals’ suffering, and a desire to help those who are unwell, in pain, or even vulnerable.
- Improving Lives – healthcare aims to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, illness, or physiological impairment. Therefore it is important that prospective applicants have the willingness and desire to make a positive impact in regard to someone’s health or life.
- Working together for patients – radiographers work with a variety of healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage illness and disease. Therefore prospective applicants need to be able to demonstrate clear and concise communication along with the ability to work in a team.
- Everyone Counts – all healthcare professionals must be committed to improving outcomes for patients by improving quality and offering patients choices about their care. Subsequently prospective applicants must be able to demonstrate a desire to put the patient first and take into consideration their preferences in regard to care.
The following three questions are sample questions:
Question 1 - Explain what the role of the radiographer is.
Values assessed: All NHS constitutional values
The aim of this question is for the student to demonstrate:
- Correct understanding of the role of the radiographer.
- Understanding of how the role meets the NHS values, giving appropriate examples, that also demonstrates a clear understanding of the role.
Question 2 - Why would you like to become a radiographer and what have you done to investigate your career choice?
Values assessed: All NHS constitutional values
The aim of this question is for the student to demonstrate:
- A clear rationale of why they want to become a Radiographer.
- Motivation towards the chosen role through appropriate and proactive investigation activities.
- Appropriate qualities aligned with the role and NHS values.
Question 3 (scenario) - You are a student radiographer attending clinical placement, you are walking through the department and a service user calls out to you. You approach them and they inform you they have soiled the sheets of the bed they are in. What do you do?
Values assessed: All NHS constitutional values
The aim of this question is for the student to demonstrate:
- Sensitivity to the needs of others.
- Understanding that a service user in this situation may be embarrassed or even concerned.
- How the situation could be resolved.
- Their own knowledge and experience.
Selection Process
If your application meets our entry criteria for the course you will be invited to attend an online interview via Zoom. The interview will last 45 minutes and you will be asked a number of questions.
You will receive the link to the Zoom interview 48 hours before your interview takes place, this will be sent by email from our School of Health & Psychological Sciences Admissions team.
The type of interview method we use is known as a multiple mini-interview (MMI). During the MMI, you will see four different interviewers on a one-to-one basis who will ask you two or three questions each from a structured interview.
A service user may, or may not, accompany an interviewer and also ask you a question. Using this type of interview method means your performance will be evaluated by several assessors, which improves the objectivity and fairness of the selection process.
During the interview you’ll have the opportunity to speak with current staff to find out more about studying Speech and Language Therapy at City.
Top Tips for preparing for your online interview
- Have Microsoft Teams or Zoom downloaded, as applicable, and ready before the interview
- Listen carefully to all instructions
- Double-check if you are uncertain about what you are required to do - don't be afraid to ask questions
- Be alert and aware throughout the interview - concentrate, stay calm but focused
- Do not make assumptions about the way to respond - if you try to guess what the "answers" might be, or what the assessor is looking for, you may be wrong - it is always best to be honest and be yourself!
- Come prepared; read all the information you have been sent carefully before your interview
- You can prepare for your interview by reading around the subject, and researching more about the School of Health & Medical Sciences and City St George's, University of London