Paramedic Science

Program Overview

Paramedic Science

Overview

This BSc (Honours) Paramedic Science course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become a paramedic. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics.

Course Details

• Duration: 3 Years
• UCAS Code: B780
• Campus: Collegiate Campus
• Start Date: September 2025

Entry Requirements

• UCAS Points: 128
• GCSEs: Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents, Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents, and English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents
• A Levels: ABB, including relevant subject(s)
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, including relevant subject(s)
• T Level: Distinction overall from a T level qualification
• Access to HE Diploma: From a QAA recognised Access to HE course in health studies, health science, nursing or another science-based course
• International Students: IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year (2025/26)
• International Students: £18,655 per year (2025/26), including an annual placement supplement of £1,500
• NHS Learning Support Fund: Non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per year to all eligible new and current pre-registration students

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Foundations of Paramedic Practice 1A
  • Foundations of Paramedic Practice 1B
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Clinical Placement Practice 1
  • Collaboration for Individual and Community Wellbeing
• Year 2:
  • Developing Paramedic Practice 2A
  • Developing Paramedic Practice 2B
  • Clinical Placement Practice 2
  • Assessing and Addressing Complexity in Practice
  • Evidence and Enquiry for Practice
• Year 3:
  • Clinical Placement Practice 3
  • Complexity and Leadership in Professional Practice
  • Independent Paramedic Practice
  • Specialist Populations in Paramedic Practice
  • The Advancing Professional

Facilities and Resources

• Simulated Environments: Students work with simulated environments, high-fidelity simulation equipment, cutting-edge pre-hospital equipment, and specialist manikins.
• Health and Wellbeing Learning Resource Centre: A specialist learning resource centre providing students with access to a range of resources and facilities.

Career Opportunities

• Ambulance Trusts
• Specialist Roles: Critical care, urgent care, mental health
• Advanced Practice
• Primary Care
• Research
• The Police
• The Prison System
• International Settings
• Private Practice
• Wilderness and Remote Medicine
• Cruise Ships
• Education
• Leadership