Program Overview

BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science

Overview

The BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science program is a three-year undergraduate course designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to become a paramedic. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics (CoP).

Entry Requirements

• GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics, and Science, or equivalent.
• Tariff points: 120
• Contextual tariff: See the university's contextual offers page.
• English Language Requirement: IELTS score of at least 7 overall.
• A-level subjects: Grade B in a Science or Social Science subject.
• Relevant subjects: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: Minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject.
• Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in a Science or Social Science subject.
• Baccalaureate IB: Minimum Grade 6 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject.
• Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
• Cambridge Technical: Minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject.
• T Levels: Science, Healthcare Science, and Health.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview. For more details on the process, please refer to the university's selection page.

Structure

Year One

• Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation for Paramedic Practice
• Interpersonal Skills for Paramedic Practice
• Life Sciences for Paramedic Practice
• Medical Conditions Emergency Care
• Paramedic Practice 1
• Principles of Prehospital Emergency Care

Year Two

• Advanced Life Support Skills
• Emergency Care of the Child
• Emergency Care of the Older Adult
• Evidence-Based Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Practice 2
• Psychosocial Aspects of Paramedic Practice
• Trauma and Mass Casualty Management

Final Year

• Applied Paramedic Pharmacology
• Evolving Paramedic Practice
• Law, Ethics, and Leadership in Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Practice 3
• Primary and Urgent Care Within Paramedic Practice

Learning and Teaching

The course is taught through a mix of lectures, scenarios, discussion groups, seminars, workshops, student-led activities, and skills teaching with demonstrations. The university continually enhances its offer by responding to feedback from students and other stakeholders.

Assessment

Assessments include coursework, case studies, online exams, group work, placement assessment, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), and structured oral and practical examinations (SOPE).

Fees

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł1,192
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: Ł17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): Ł2,125

Features

• Professional accreditation by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Endorsed by the College of Paramedics (CoP)
• Placements in the emergency ambulance service and acute hospital trusts
• Simulation and role-play in specialist onsite facilities
• Opportunity for international experience

Careers

Graduates can pursue careers as paramedics in the emergency ambulance service or in the private healthcare sector. With experience, they can specialize further as specialist paramedics or critical care paramedics. The university's award-winning careers service supports students in developing their employment potential.