Paramedic Science

Your Paramedic Science interview will take place online through Microsoft Teams.

Your interview will consist of individual questions and we’ll be interested in your knowledge and understanding of the role of a paramedic.

Below, you'll find some helpful information about your interview and some of the things we'll be discussing. 



Come prepared

You can prepare by researching the role of the paramedic (nationally and internationally). We'll be interested to hear why you want to join the profession and what your career aspirations are.

The NHS will support your placements and is likely to be your first employer. Think carefully about how you can evidence the NHS Constitution, in particular, the 6Cs.

The Health and Care Professions Council regulates the Paramedic profession, so take a look at their website for useful information on 'professionalism'. Other publications to consider include the PEEP report, the Francis report, and publications from the College of Paramedics, such as the Career Framework and the evolving role of paramedics in the wider care system.

Teams interview

  • We’ll send you a link to access the interview on Teams, usually one day prior to your interview taking place.
  • Please ensure you monitor your emails (including any junk/spam folder) and have both your camera and microphone enabled. You do not need to download Microsoft Teams to your device, the link the interviewer will send you can be opened in your internet browser. We will contact you via the email address provided on your application form.
  • Please note your interview may be recorded.
  • Please ensure you are at a device with a camera (ability to share screen will be needed for your presentation) and a microphone with a reliable internet connection; the interviewers need to be able to see and hear you clearly. We recommend accessing the interview from a laptop rather than a mobile phone or tablet if you can.
  • This is an interview for a professional course leading to a professional qualification. Please dress and conduct yourself in a professional way.
  • The interview is your chance to impress our panel with your understanding of the role of a paramedic, and why you would make a good candidate.
  • Please have available some photo ID to show on screen when asked by the interviewer. This is a standard check that would normally be undertaken in a face-to-face interview. This will be checked by the interviewing team. This can be a passport, driving licence or ID badge from your current employer or college.
  • Telling us about any learning support needs you may have is a positive step and will help us to provide the support you need. Due to the online nature of the interview, we hope that you will have the resources you need to complete your interview. However, if you do feel that there are other learning support needs, please do get in touch via email to [email protected].

Interview format

This is a panel interview and you will be asked individual questions. We’ll be interested in your knowledge of the role of the paramedic, your communication skills, and your values as well as your understanding of the requirements and responsibility of the course. This includes your commitments to travel to and from placement.

We are looking for your understanding of the role of the paramedic, course commitments (placement, travel), NHS Constitution, resilience and transferable skills. We are interested in your approach to your answers, interpersonal communication skills, as well as your values.

What happens next?

You’ll be notified via UCAS of the outcome of your interview within two working days.

What next if I am offered a place?

  • Accept your Clearing offer; instructions will be in the offer email.
  • Arrange your accommodation.
  • Complete your DBS and Occupational Health information.
  • Notify the Admissions team of any changes to your circumstances.

You will need to upload copies of your qualifications and ID documents you have declared on your Clearing application.

If your name is now different to that listed on your certificates, you must also provide proof of this eg marriage certificate, deed poll.

Before you can register as a student, all documentation will be checked for authenticity. If found not to be genuine, applicants will be immediately withdrawn and will not be able to reapply. All relevant authorities, funding bodies and professional bodies will be informed accordingly.

What next if I am unsuccessful at interview?

You will not be able to reapply to our University for the same course until the next application cycle.