Healthcare Science Interviews

Once you have applied for one of our Healthcare Sciences courses* and if you have been shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. 

What should you expect?  

• The interview will last around 30 minutes and will be with a member of the academic teaching staff from the Healthcare Sciences Team. 
• At the start of the interview, you must show a form of picture ID as proof of who the interviewer is talking to.  
• Our intentions during the interview are to try to draw the best from you. We will be using this as an opportunity to discover a little more about you and your understanding of the role of a Healthcare Scientist. This will help determine whether we feel that you are not only suitable for the course but also have, or demonstrate that you have the potential to develop, the qualities necessary to work in a clinical role dealing with patients and their carers. During the interview, we will also be assessing your communication skills. 
• There are no tests involved in the selection process. 

Please Note: 

Passing of interview does not guarantee a place on the course. All applicants will be offered a place on the non-accredited BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology and Diagnostics course which will also be conditional on meeting academic entry requirements. After the interview, all applicants who successfully obtain a place on the Healthcare Science course will be notified later in the cycle and your offer will be changed to demonstrate this. 

• Do you know enough about the course you have applied for? Research information about the course, the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP) and visit our open days, come and speak to our staff and students www.wlv.ac.uk/opendays.
• Ensure you have read all the guidance that has been sent to you, have you been requested to bring any additional information with you? (ID etc.)
• 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.
• Practice talking about your skills and qualities, giving examples to evidence these. 

GOOD LUCK!

*Healthcare Sciences courses include BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Cardiac Physiology), BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Physiological Sciences), BSc (Hons) Healthcare Sciences (Respiratory and Sleep Physiology)