Paramedic Science Clearing Interviews

If you call our Clearing Hotline and meet the entry requirements for our Paramedic Science degree, you will be transferred to the faculty team. They will book you into the earliest available online interview slot. 


You will receive a confirmation email with all the details, including a Microsoft Teams link for your interview. 

Interview method: Interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams for those wishing to start in 2025.

Interview preparation- Important Information

Pre-interview tasks required:

  • Have a form of identification (e.g. passport, driving licence, etc.) ready to present at the start of your online interview.
  • To help you to prepare for the interview, here are the questions you will be asked:
    • Why do you want to study Paramedic Science at the University of Wolverhampton?
    • How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare to study Paramedic Science?
    • What other experiences or activities have you engaged in that you feel will help you succeed on the course?
    • What do you understand about the term diversity? And what are the benefits of having a diverse paramedic workforce?
    • What is the role of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)?
    • Student Paramedics are often exposed to emotionally challenging situations, what strategies/resources would you utilise to promote your wellbeing? 
  • Do you know enough about the course you have applied for? Research information about the course and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You may find the following websites useful: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/ and https://collegeofparamedics.co.uk/.
  • You can also visit our open days where you can come and speak to our staff and students www.wlv.ac.uk/opendays.

  • For your online clearing interview, please ensure you have a 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).
  • Here are the questions you will be asked:
    • Why do you want to study Paramedic Science at the University of Wolverhampton?
    • How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare to study Paramedic Science?
    • What other experiences or activities have you engaged in that you feel will help you succeed on the course?
    • What do you understand about the term diversity? And what are the benefits of having a diverse paramedic workforce?
    • What is the role of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)?
    • Student Paramedics are often exposed to emotionally challenging situations, what strategies/resources would you utilise to promote your wellbeing? 

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, please get in touch with our Clearing Hotline via 01902 96 8555 as soon as possible.

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

Contact us via phone - 01902 96 8555