Plan your visit to UEA.
Booking, travel and arrivals information varies depending on the type of event that you're attending.
Select the option you need from the list below to help plan your visit.
Booking, what to expect and FAQs
See our Open Days page for full details about our Open Days including dates, booking, cancelling or amending your booking, what to expect on the day and frequently asked questions.
Travel
By car
If you’re coming by car, please park at the Norwich Costessey park and ride, postcode NR9 3LX, for free. UEA representatives will be there to welcome you when you arrive. Parking is only available on campus for blue badge holders. If accessible parking is needed for a blue badge holder, please email recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.
Shuttle buses run between Norwich Costessey park and ride and campus every 15 minutes throughout the day. The first bus leaves the park and ride at 8:00am, and the last bus leaves campus at 6:00pm. The buses are free and you don't need to book tickets. The journey takes around 20 minutes each way.
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By train or bus
We’re offering free bus tickets for you and your guests to travel to and from campus, and to explore the city of Norwich. The tickets are available for the day of your Open Day and can be used within the Fist Bus Norwich Inner Zone. Once you have registered for your Open Day, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download your free bus ticket.
If you travel to Norwich by train, the blue line 25 and 26 bus route stops just outside Norwich rail station and will bring you on to campus. Buses run every 10 mins between the city and campus, via the rail station, and the journey takes about 30 mins. When you reach UEA, get off at the main campus bus stop, opposite the main car park, and follow the signs for check-in.
Travel fund
You may be eligible for financial assistance with travel and accommodation costs to attend an Open Day, see our Travel Fund page for full details.
Staying overnight
If you would like to spend a night in Norwich, you can stay in our on-campus guest accommodation, Broadview Lodge. Discounts are available for all students (not just UEA) - please select the 'student rate' when booking and bring your student ID when you check in.
You can also stay in Norwich city centre, see Norwich hotels for more information.
Accessibility
UEA is open to everyone. Our campus is fully accessible and we have support available for all levels of mobility. If you have any questions or concerns before the event, or need some help on the day, get in touch on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Contact us
If there is anything you’re unsure about for your Open Day, please email us on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Booking, what to expect and FAQs
See our Applicant Days page for full details about our Applicant Days including booking, cancelling or amending your booking, what to expect on the day and frequently asked questions.
Travel
By car
If you’re coming by car, car parking locations will vary depending on the date. Some dates will park on campus, and others will use the Norwich Costessey park and ride service, both options are free. When you book on to your Applicant Day you will be given full details for parking on your chosen date.
If your date is allocated to the Norwich Costessey park and ride, please park there using postcode NR9 3LX. UEA representatives will be there to welcome you when you arrive. Shuttle buses run between Norwich Costessey park and ride and campus every 15 minutes throughout the day. The first bus leaves the park and ride at 8:00am, and the last bus leaves campus at 6:00pm. The buses are free and you don't need to book tickets. The journey takes around 20 minutes each way.
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On these dates, parking is only available on campus for blue badge holders. If accessible parking is needed for a blue badge holder, please email recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
If your date is allocated to on-campus parking, please park in the main car park and take a yellow token from the barrier gate. Let one of the Events Team know that you have parked on campus and we will validate your token.
By train or bus
We’re offering free bus tickets for you and your guests to travel to and from campus, and to explore the city of Norwich. The tickets are available for the day of your Applicant Day and can be used within the Fist Bus Norwich Inner Zone. Once you have booked on to your Applicant Day, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download your free bus ticket.
If you travel to Norwich by train, the blue line 25 and 26 bus route stops just outside Norwich rail station and will bring you on to campus. Buses run every 10 mins between the city and campus, via the rail station, and the journey takes about 30 mins. When you reach UEA, get off at the main campus bus stop, opposite the main car park, and follow the signs for check-in.
Travel fund
You may be eligible for financial assistance with travel and accommodation costs to attend an Applicant Day, see our Travel Fund page for full details.
Staying overnight
If you would like to spend a night in Norwich, you can stay in our on-campus guest accommodation, Broadview Lodge. Discounts are available for all students (not just UEA) - please select the 'student rate' when booking and bring your student ID when you check in.
You can also stay in Norwich city centre, see Norwich hotels for more information.
Accessibility
UEA is open to everyone. Our campus is fully accessible and we have support available for all levels of mobility. If you have any questions or concerns before the event, or need some help on the day, get in touch on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Contact us
If there is anything you’re unsure about for your Applicant Day, please email us on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Booking, what to expect and FAQs
See our Campus Tours page for full details about our Campus Tours including booking, cancelling or amending your booking, what to expect on the day and frequently asked questions.
Travel
By car
You can park for free in our main car park, P1 on our campus map. Please pick up a yellow token from the barrier gate when you arrive and ask the Events Team to validate your it when you check-in with us.
By train or bus
If you travel to Norwich by train, the blue line 25 and 26 bus oute stops just outside Norwich rail station and will bring you on to campus. Buses run every 10 mins between the city and campus, via the rail station, and the journey takes about 30 mins. When you reach UEA, get off at the main campus bus stop, opposite the main car park, and follow the signs for check-in.
Travel fund
You may be eligible for financial assistance with travel and accommodation costs to attend a campus tour, see our Travel Fund page for full details.
Accessibility
UEA is open to everyone. Our campus is fully accessible and we have support available for all levels of mobility. If you have any questions or concerns before your tour, or need some help on the day, get in touch on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Contact us
If there is anything you’re unsure about for your campus tour, please email us on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Booking, what to expect and getting here
Can't make one of our events, or would rather look around in your own time, at your own pace? Download our self-guided tour.
You don’t need to book or tell us you’re coming if you are doing a self-guided tour, UEA is open to the public. Please note that you will not be able to see inside our teaching facilities and accommodation but can view the buildings from the outside.
To visit the library, you need to bring proof of identification, including a photograph and a current address. You can also visit the Sportspark and Sainsbury Centre.
The tour route starts off at the Registry building, but you can join at any point.
Travel
By car
You can park in our main car park, P1 on our campus map, fees apply during the week so please check the signs.
By train or bus
If you travel to Norwich by train, the blue line 25 or 26 bus route stops just outside Norwich rail station and will bring you on to campus. Buses run every 10 mins between the city and campus, via the rail station, and the journey takes about 30 mins.
Accessibility
UEA is open to everyone. Our campus is fully accessible and we have support available for all levels of mobility. If you have any questions or concerns before your tour, or need some help on the day, get in touch on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
Contact us
If there is anything you’re unsure about for your self-guided tour, please email us on recruitmentevents@uea.ac.uk.
The information below is relevant to on campus interviews. We plan to run face to face on campus interviews on campus for 2023 entry.
An interview is a compulsory part of the application process for both MB BS Medicine and MB BS Medicine with a Gateway Year. If you submit an application to us, we will be in touch to let you know if you have been selected for an interview.
If you are an overseas fee payer, applying to us from overseas, and you are offered an interview, this will be in person, on campus.
What is the interview like?
The interview will be an OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination), also known as a Multiple Mini Interview. There are six stations with six interviewers and you will spend 5 minutes at each station, with 1.5 minute preparation time. We will only be able to interview you in the format specified in your invitation to interview.
We can't tell you what the questions will be but we typically look for:
- An acceptable approach to decision making when given incomplete or conflicting information
- The ability to learn and work effectively in partnership
- A caring and supportive attitude
- An empathetic and caring approach
- Insight to Medicine as a career and personal suitability for the profession
- Honesty, integrity and personal effectiveness
Interviews will be conducted in the Norwich Medical School.
Applicants will be emailed information about 'what happens next?' after they have attended an interview.
When will my interview be?
We will individually email invitations to applicants who are selected for interview. Interviews are expected to take place between November 2022 and February 2023.
What will I need to bring with me?
The documents you will need to bring will be listed in your interview invitation email.
- A valid passport or a provisional/full photo card driving licence
- Completed work experience form
Can I bring guests?
You are welcome to bring guests but they will need to wait elsewhere whilst the interviews take place. There are plenty of cafes available on campus or they are welcome to explore UEA via our Self-Guided Tour.
What is the dress code?
Please dress professionally as you would for a job interview.
Travelling by car
We recommend using Costessey Park and Ride (postcode NR9 3LX) and taking the 511 bus service to main campus. Parking is limited and not usually available on campus during the week.
Travelling by train
The nearest station to UEA is Norwich Railway Station. Once you arrive in Norwich, you can use First Bus Services to get to campus (numbers 25 and 26/26A go to UEA via Norwich City Centre). Alternatively, it will take approximately 15 minutes by taxi.
Travelling by coach
National Express stops are located on campus and there are regular local bus services from the coach stop at Norwich Bus Station, to UEA.
Help covering costs
Our Travel Fund is available to support individuals attending interviews at UEA, subject to meeting our eligibility criteria.
Staying overnight
If you want to spend a night in Norwich, you can stay right here on campus at Broadview Lodge. You can also stay in Norwich city centre, which is 15 minutes away by bus or taxi. See Norwich hotels.
Where do I go when I arrive?
Your interview will take place in the Norwich Medical School Building, located on our main campus - you can find where to go using our campus map.
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What time do I need to arrive by?
You will need to arrive at least 30 minutes before your interview time so you can register, provide the requested documents and have your briefing before the interviews start. The interview itself will last approximately 40 minutes.
Make sure you follow the information in your interview invitation email; it will specify which location you need to report to. If you're unsure, contact the admissions team.
What do I do If I am running late?
If you are delayed or think you might be late, contact the Admissions Service on live chat or telephone +44(0)1603 591515.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided but there are onsite cafes where you can buy food and refreshments.
Can I arrange an alternative date/time?
If you can't make the date you've been invited to, please contact the Admissions Service as soon as possible on +44(0)1603 591515 or admissions@uea.ac.uk . We will do our best to offer you an alternative date or time if we can but in some cases this may not be possible as dates are subject to availablity.
If you don't attend an interview and do not notify us of your absence prior to the interview taking place, we will assume that you no longer wish to be considered for the course and your application will be updated accordingly on UCAS.
What happens after the interview?
Due to the competitiveness of the course, it will be unlikely that any offers are made until after all applicants have been interviewed. It is likely that you will hear whether you have been successful in March when initial offers are made. Please note that we monitor acceptances and declines and may make further offers up until the UCAS reject by default deadline in May.
The three possible outcomes after your interview will be:
- We will make you an offer
- We will hold your application for later consideration
- Your application has been unsuccessful
We will be in touch by email to let you know our decision so keep an eye out for any emails from UEA.
If you have been unsuccessful, we will indicate the reason for this via UCAS. If you would like further feedback, please email us. We cannot usually provide very detailed individual feedback due to the number of applications we receive and the nature of the process - our admission policy has more details.
If we do offer you a place, you will be invited to attend the Medicine Applicant Day, which takes place on a Saturday in March. You will get to see the Medical School facilities with current students, meet academic staff and tour our beautiful campus. Even if you have attended an Open Day before, we recommend attending the Applicant Day if you can.
How can I withdraw my application?
If you no longer want to do Medicine at UEA, it is really important that you let us know and that you update your UCAS Hub as soon as possible. Please email us with your full name, UCAS Personal ID Number and the reason why you are withdrawing your application.
An interview is a compulsory part of the application process for most courses within the School of Health Sciences.
Interviewing courses include:
- BSc Adult Nursing
- MSc Adult Nursing (pre-registration)
- BSc Children's Nursing
- MSc Children’s Nursing (pre-registration)
- BSc Mental Health Nursing
- MSc Mental Health Nursing (pre-registration)
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Occupational Therapy
- MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
- BSc Operating Department Practice
- BSc Paramedic Science
- BSc Physiotherapy
- MSc Physiotherapy (pre-registration)
- MSc Dietetics (pre-registration)
- BSc Speech and Language Therapy
- MSci Speech and Language Therapy
We will be in touch as soon as we can after you have applied, to let you know if you have been selected for an interview.
Different courses have different types of interviews, and we will let you know the format of your interview once you have applied. We will also let you know the time and date of your interview.
In most cases, your interview will be one of the following:
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A campus interview. You will be invited to meet academic staff members from the School of Health Sciences in person. The interviews will be with academic staff members from the School of Health Sciences and may also include clinicians from the profession you are applying for, 3rd year students from the course, or health service users.
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A remote interview, conducted online at a pre-arranged time. The interview will be with an academic staff member from the School of Health Sciences and may also include either a clinician from the profession you are applying for, a health service user or a 3rd year student from the course.
Please note: We won't be able to interview you in a different format from the one that we specify in your interview invitation.
Campus interviews
You will be invited to a morning or afternoon session; please check your interview email for the arrival time and building location. We use a few of the buildings on our campus for interviews, but they will either be on our Main Campus or on our West Campus (which is around a 20-minute walk from the centre of the Main Campus, near the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital). The session will last no longer than 3 hours in total.
The interviews will be with academic staff members from the School of Health Sciences and may also include clinicians from the profession you are applying for, 3rd year students from the course, or health service users. If you apply for BSc or MSc Children's Nursing, you might also have an additional interview with local school children.
Remote interviews
We will email you to invite you to an online interview at a specific time and date.
The interview will take place through Blackboard Collaborate. We will provide you with a link to access your interview. You will not need to download any software or set up an account prior to your interview, access to your interview will be available through a web browser. You should ensure that you have access to a computer, tablet or phone with audio and camera functionality. Email admissions@uea.ac.uk if this will present you with any problems.
What to bring
Please bring a form of photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence. We will provide water, but if you’d like to do so, you can bring your own water bottle.
Dress code
Please dress professionally as you would for a job interview.
Re-arranging your interview
If you can't make the date you've been invited to, please email admissions@uea.ac.uk as soon as you can, or you can call the Admissions Service on +44(0)1603 591515. We'll do our best to offer you an alternative date or time if we can but in some cases this may not be possible.
If you do not attend an interview without notifying us of your absence prior to the interview time, we will presume that you no longer wish to be considered for the course and will update your application accordingly.
If you are experiencing difficulties on the day of your interview you can contact us on live chat between 9.30 and 16.30 or you can phone us on +44(0)1603 591515.
Following your interview
We will aim to provide you with an update on your application by email within a week of your interview, or sooner if possible.
There are three potential outcomes; we may be able to make you an offer of a place straightaway, we might need to advise you that your application has been unsuccessful, or we may let you know that we have more interviews to complete and that a final decision will made once these interviews have been undertaken.
Looking around campus
If you'd like to look around our teaching spaces, ask us on the day and we will see what we can do.
You're very welcome to go on a self-guided tour whilst you're here, either before or after your interview session. Accommodation isn't available to view on interview days but if you receive an offer from us, you will be invited to an Applicant Day, where you'll have the chance to tour our accommodation and campus with current students.
Guests
You're welcome to bring guests but they will need to wait elsewhere whilst the interviews take place. There are plenty of cafes available on campus (including one in the Edith Cavell Building) or they are welcome to explore UEA using our self-guided tour.
Travelling by car
We recommend using Costessey Park and Ride (postcode NR9 3LX). For the west campus and our Edith Cavell building, take the 510 bus service to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. For main campus, take the 511 bus service.
Parking is not usually available on campus or at the Edith Cavell Building during the week.
Travelling by train
The nearest station to UEA is Norwich Railway Station. Once you arrive in Norwich, you can use First Bus Services to get to campus ('Blue Line' services 25 and 26 go to UEA via Norwich city centre). Alternatively, it will take approximately 15 minutes by taxi.
Travelling by coach
National Express stops are located on campus and there are regular local bus services from Norwich city centre to UEA.
Help covering costs
Our Travel Fund is available to support individuals attending interviews at UEA, subject to meeting our eligibility criteria.
Staying overnight
If you want to spend a night in Norwich, accommodation is available on campus at Broadview Lodge. You can also stay in Norwich city centre, which is 15 minutes away by bus or taxi. See Visit Norwich for examples of Norwich hotels.