Post Grad (pre registration) MSc Interviews, 'advice needed before interview'.

[matt thomas]

Hi martin,

I recently attended my MSc interview at Brighton University which i was successful for. The format included questions about my interests in physio and what made we want to train as one. I made a real point to emphasize my observation hours in the NHS and my interests other than in sports/msk.

I said i had become very interested in working with amputees and neurology following my placement. You will be asked if you think you are able to study at MSc level (make sure you have a good answer for this) and why that university (mention research completed there/any lecturers of particular stature etc). I was also asked if i had any experience/observation of physios working with the disabled and my future career aspirations.

Hope this helps. If i think of anything else i will let you know.

Best,

Matt

[martin_chapman]

Cheers Matt,

Lots of people looked at my add but only you have answered so far, so a big thanks for that.

Yeah i thought about that stuff you mentioned but i must admit i never thought about looking at research they did etc......... good point.

Ill be sure to mention my undergrad experience and the NHS placements i have book for the coming week, i am getting the chance to work in many different areas. Just out of interest, what did you graduate with, ie, 2:1 or 1st ect.........?

Well done on getting into brighton, i was going to apply there too but just applied for 3 so far.

thanks again.

[matt thomas]

I graduated with a 2:1 in Sport and Exercise Science and have already completed one MSc in Sports Therapy/Rehab (by the way this answered the question about my ability to study at MSc level).

They also gave me the opportunity to ask them questions. Make sure you get some tough/probing questions at the ready. My major concern was employment prospects (and still is) and they were very honest saying it was very tough for new grads in the UK.

Where are you applying to?

I sent applications to Brighton, Essex, Manchester Met and Northumbria but I only got one interview at Brighton.

[martin_chapman]

Hi Matt,

I have been predicted a 1st class hons to date with an average of 82% with only 2 more pieces of work to hand in so hopefully that will work in my favour, although if i fluff up at the end then ill get a 2:1. wow, you have already done a MSc and your only 25, you must be a bright cookie.

So far i have only applied to MMU, Leeds and Southampton. I have interview offers for all 3 but i really want MMU.

so far my placement experience was 6 months shadowing a physio at the mulitiple sclerosis centre in york and 3 months working learning difficulties, young adults with neurological conditions. Next week i am at the NHS in Bolton working on all different wards, amputee, surgical, acute and out patient. hopefully this will stand my in good stead.

My main interest area is neurology, over my 3yrs undergrad i have concentrated specifically on that area and have even had one of my papers submitted for publication, still waiting though. Im so desperate to get this course.

Martin.