Paramedic Science interviews
Find out everything you need to know about your Paramedic Science interview.
If you've applied for BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care, you're in the right place.
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Find out everything you need to know about your Paramedic Science interview.
If you've applied for BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care, you're in the right place.
Congratulations on being invited for an interview, we are really looking forward to meeting you.
We aim to make our Paramedic Science interviews as relaxed as possible, as it’s our opportunity to learn more about you and your interest in Paramedic Science. It’s also a chance for you to see our fantastic facilities and ask any questions you might have about the University, your chosen course or the application process.
We often have Student Ambassadors in attendance as well, who are there to share their experiences and to support you on the day. If you haven’t already, you’ll soon receive an email containing your interview date and time. We'll aim to provide you with an interview date as soon as possible, however this can take up to three weeks during holiday and busy periods. You'll also receive a text message as a reminder – if you have updated your number or are unsure if you have used the correct number, please contact us as soon as possible and we can update your record.
The University operates a gathered field admissions approach for our September intake onto Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care. This means we interview over a number of weeks and our interviews will take place on specified dates. You will be allocated an interview date and time.
We receive a high volume of applications for this course, and interview places are often limited. If you’re unable to attend your interview, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can (where possible) book you onto an alternative date and offer your interview slot to another applicant.
Please note failure to attend your interview without notifying the University may result in your application being withdrawn.
The interview dates are as follows:
We will not be interviewing outside of these dates.
We would recommend you do some research into current discussions, problems and challenges within healthcare. We would also encourage you to research Paramedic Science at the University of Sunderland. As our course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), we would also encourage you to visit the HCPC website to learn more.
You may want to consider the rationale for choosing this career and how your personality lends itself to this occupation. Reflect on what attracted you to the profession and show you have researched into the career, and you understand the role. You'll need to back up your answers with personal experiences. This can come from a number of examples delivering care in a professional environment, voluntary, caring for family members or volunteering with youth groups.
You can also prepare by joining us on Wednesday 3 December where the Admissions Tutor for Paramedic Science, Tony Jackson will be delivering a Master Your Paramedic Science Interview session. During this hour and a half session Tony will cover what to expect at our interviews and how to prepare there will also be a Q&A section. Book online to register for the event. The talk will be recorded and will be uploaded onto this page for you to review at any time.
Please allow the full morning or afternoon for your interview, which will consist of a group activity followed by an individual interview. The group activity is a discussion-based task and will assess your numeracy and literacy skills along with your communication skills.
At the beginning of the day you'll meet a member of the interview team or a Student Ambassador who will escort you to a holding room.
The interview will consist of a group task and an individual interview.
The group activity is a discussion-based task assessed by an academic member of staff and a Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participant. During the task you'll demonstrate your understanding of current issues and challenges within healthcare. You'll carry out an activity where you'll be assessed on your values, critical-thinking, communication, and team-working skills. The group activity will last around 45 minutes to an hour.
The individual interview is carried out by an academic member of staff and lasts roughly 15 minutes, although this varies from applicant to applicant. You'll be asked a range of straightforward open questions, giving you an opportunity, based on your experience, to demonstrate your attributes and values.
There will also be an option for you to tour the campus and ask any questions you may have about the course.
You are welcome to bring a notebook to prepare for your interview, however you will not be allowed to refer to this during your interview. You can bring beverages with you, however we ask they are in a closed container.
Please dress smartly to your interview, but ensure that you are comfortable.
Your Paramedic Science interview will take place at our City Campus, either in the Gateway Building or Helen McArdle House.
You can reach us by car, bus, train or Metro. In your confirmation email, you'll receive a free parking permit. Please note a parking space is not guaranteed. Alternative car parks can be found on the Sunderland City Council website.
If you are travelling by Metro, the nearest station is University for City Campus.
View our AccessAble accessibility guides for support with planning your journey.
Please note, you won't hear the outcome of your interview until all eligible applicants have been interviewed (this may be March 2026).
We'll email you with the outcome of your interview and you'll also be able to view this decision on your myApplication portal and UCAS Hub.
If you have a query about your application, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.
If you have any questions about your Paramedic Science interview, please contact us at applicant.interviews@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3374.