So we can get to know you better during the application process, we ask applicants from some courses to record and upload a video of yourself telling us what you know about the course you’re applying for, and why you want to join the profession. This will need to be completed before you are invited to interview. You will be emailed with the details of this but we advise you read through this page in advance.
The video doesn’t have to be professional looking or polished, it can be filmed on a phone, tablet, or laptop. Try not to worry or over think it, it’s just to show your passion and enthusiasm for the subject.
This guide is for people applying for:
- BSc Paramedic Science
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- BSc Physiotherapy
Step-by-step guide to recording your video
Prepare what you want to say.
- Start by re-reading your personal statement
- Reflect on your experiences from your personal statement
- Pick one strong experience where you worked in a team. Possible sources could include:-
- Work experience (e.g. hospital volunteering, care home, retail, or admin job)
- Education (e.g. group projects, lab work)
- Sports or hobbies (e.g. team sport, orchestra)
- Family or community roles (e.g. caring responsibilities)
- Volunteering
Choose one example that best demonstrates skills transferable to healthcare values— like communication, empathy, leadership, adaptability, or problem-solving. Try writing a short script or cue cards to use while you are recording.
Get a phone, tablet, or laptop with a webcam to record your video.
- Make sure your location is well-lit and your video is clear.
- Use the camera on your phone or laptop. If you don’t have a video app on your laptop, there are a number of options you can download for free.
- You can use headphones or earphones with a microphone to get rid of any external noise.
- Do a test recording to check that your sound is clear and the video quality is okay.
Record your video and save it to your device.
Check your video works and that you're happy with it. Make sure you've covered everything you want to say.
Complete the video submission form with a URL (weblink) to your video.
Upload your video to a file hosting service of your choice (eg. Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, YouTube etc).
Check the access/permissions and ensure that no login is required to view the video.
Some URLs are too long or contain unacceptable characters, please use a URL shortening website such as https://tinyurl.com/
Paste the URL to your video at question 9 on the form - linked in our email.
