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Postgraduate Masters Occupational Therapy Interviews

Once you have applied for our Occupational Therapy Masters course and have been shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. 

Interview method: Interviews will be On-Campus for HOME students and only Online for INTERNATIONAL applicants for those wishing to start in 2026.

On-Campus Interviews: The Samuel Johnson (WN) Building, Walsall Campus, WS1 3BD.  Directions can be found here.

Interview preparation- Important Information

Pre-interview tasks required:

  • Have a form of identification (e.g. passport, driving licence, etc.) ready to present on arrival.
  • You are asked to access the The NHS Constitution for England - GOV.UKs to read in readiness for your interview.
  • Do you know enough about the course you have applied for? Research information about the course, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and visit our postgraduate open evenings where you can come and speak to our staff and students www.wlv.ac.uk/opendays.

  • For Home/UK Applicants (On-Campus) - Please arrive from 30 minutes before the interview to ensure you are on time. In many cases, latecomers will not be permitted.
  • For International applicants (Online),  please ensure you have fully charged device and you have your e-mail account open on this device no later than 10 minutes before your interview time.
  • At the start of the interview, you must show a form of picture ID as proof of who the interviewer is talking to. Acceptable documents include a passport, driving license, college ID badge, etc. (please note we do not accept copies).
  • For our Home/UK Applicants (On-Campus), The interview will last up to 3 hours to include a welcome presentation, campus tour, group activity, and your individual interview.
  • For International applicants (Online), your interview will consist of two parts: Part 1 is a Group Introduction and a group activity and Part 2 is a 1:1 interview. Both Part 1 and 2 will be online via TEAMS and it is mandatory to attend both parts of the interview.
  • You will not be asked to present certificates at your interview. Admissions will ask you for these after the interview if you are offered a place.

After attending your interview, you will be notified on whether or not you’ve passed within 3-5 working days. If you are successful, your offer will be confirmed within 14 working days.

If you’re unsuccessful, you will be made an alternative offer on another course that we think you are suitable for. Find out more.

If you’re unable to attend your interview, you can decline your date/time via e:Vision up to 48 hours before your selection event and you must then log a helpdesk call to request a new date or withdrawal. If you’re unable to attend less than 48 hours before, please get in touch with Admissions via 01902 323505 as soon as possible. Find out more about responding to your invite here.

Please note if you fail to notify us that you’re unable to attend, your application will be rejected.

Contact us via e-mail - interviews@wlv.ac.uk.