Paramedic Science

Program Overview

Paramedic Science

BSc (Hons)

Attendance

Full-time

Campus

Preston Campus

Start

September 2025

Duration

3 years

UCAS Code

B781

Delivery

In-person

Foundation year available

If you like variety and would like to work in emergency and unscheduled care, then our BSc Paramedic Science is for you. Learn how to be a paramedic on this well-established course.

Why study with us

• 1st in the North West for student satisfaction
• 3rd in the UK for Career Prospects
• Our Paramedic Science students can capitalise on our unique multimillion pound pre-hospital care skills laboratory which contains a built to scale simulated ambulance which is equipped as an operational vehicle.
• This course is delivered in collaboration with the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and all of our lecturers are either qualified paramedics or specialists in emergency care.
• After graduating you will be eligible to register as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Important information

• Applications for September 2025 are now closed.

What you'll do

• The course offers you the chance to develop a wide range of clinical skills each year, underpinned by theoretical knowledge. The focus is on the out-of-hospital emergency care and primary care settings.
• You’ll study a range of clinical scenarios found in the out-of-hospital setting and gain knowledge, clinical skills and behaviours for patient assessment, and appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• You’ll also be preparing for clinical practice where you’ll be supported and supervised by a clinical practice educator.

Modules

Year 1

• Professional Practice Year 1
  • Practise safely and effectively within a given scope of practice and within the legal and ethical boundaries of the paramedic profession whilst communicating effectively. Further to this, you'll understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively, maintaining records and applying the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to your profession.
  • Module code: HI1309
• Fundamentals of Emergency Response
  • Gain the skills, knowledge and understanding that underpin safe and effective integration into an emergency care setting. Taking into account health and wellbeing, seeking appropriate support where necessary, and recognising the impact of culture, equality and diversity on practice in a non-discriminatory and inclusive manner. Further to this, you'll understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality, communicating effectively, maintaining records and applying the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to your profession.
  • Module code: HI1310
• Anatomy & Physiology for Emergency Care
  • This module aims to develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and human development. You will explore the psychology and sociology of health and ensure subject knowledge and safe application.
  • Module code: HI1311

Year 2

• Professional Practice Year 2
  • This module aims to introduce the skills and understanding that underpins effective patient care in an out-of-hospital setting. You'll learn to practise safely and effectively within a given scope of practice. You will also have to consider the legal and ethical boundaries of the paramedic profession. You'll work alongside others, maintain records and review to assure the quality of your practice. You will draw on knowledge and skills to inform practice while maintaining a safe practice environment.
  • Module code: HI2309
• Childbirth and Children
  • This module aims to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of out-of-hospital care. Out-of-hospital care covers paediatric patients and women during pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Module code: HI2310
• Illness & Injury
  • This module aims to develop your understanding and knowledge of key pathologies linked to adult illness and acute injury. You will also explore key approaches to good quality patient assessment, promoting wellbeing and to prevent ill health.
  • Module code: HI2311

Year 3

• Professional Practice Year 3
  • This module aims to introduce the skills and understanding that underpins effective patient care in an out-of-hospital setting. You'll learn to practise safely and effectively within a given scope of practice. You will also have to consider the legal and ethical boundaries of the paramedic profession. You'll work alongside others, maintain records and review to assure the quality of your practice. You will draw on knowledge and skills to inform practice while maintaining a safe practice environment.
  • Module code: HI3309
• Clinical Decision-Making
  • This module aims to explore various clinical assessment, examination and decision-making skills. The module supports and encourages evidence-based care and promotes the use of emotional intelligence. You'll work with others to understand and apply the key concepts of the knowledge base relevant to their profession.
  • Module code: HI3310
• Dissertation
  • This module aims to develop your understanding of the overall research process. You'll cover how research is planned, designed, evaluated and disseminated.
  • Module code: HI3311

Accreditations

• College of Paramedics
  • This course is accredited and endorsed by the College of Paramedics, the recognised professional body for paramedics and the ambulance profession in the UK. It represents its members in all matters affecting their clinical practice and supports them to achieve the highest standards of patient care.
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • This course is approved and endorsed by the HCPC regulatory body. The HCPC is a regulator of health and care professionals in the UK, approving programmes and setting the standards that individuals must meet in order to become a registered professional.

Future careers

With a BSc in Paramedic Science you’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and follow a career as a paramedic in the NHS.

You’ll get to work in challenging and changing environments, interacting with the public and other emergency and healthcare professionals to deliver out-of-hospital care.

A career in the NHS offers secure employment, continuing education and training, excellent working conditions and the prospects of promotion.

Entry requirements

• UCAS: 120 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
• Pass Access Course: 120 UCAS points
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects
• T Level: M
• IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
• GCSEs: 3 at Grade C/4 in Maths, English and Science, equivalencies may be accepted please contact Admissions for further information. We do accept Level 2 Ofqual regulated Functional Skills in Maths and English
• Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course
• A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.

Fees and funding

• UK: £9,535 per year
• International: £17,325 per year

Learning and assessment

A three-year degree qualification is, typically, 360 credits. Each 20 credits (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study. This is made up of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

Each year you’ll be based at the University and in practice placements across a wide geographical area. You’ll be observing practice, working under supervision and participating in practice at different times of the day and night, including weekends. So you get a broad range of practical experience, you may have to travel some distance to your clinical placement.

Learning is supported by an introduction to biomedical sciences and the legal aspects within professional practice.

You’ll develop your knowledge and clinical skills whilst completing modules addressing major trauma, paediatrics and obstetrics and the unwell adult. You’ll attend clinical placements within the NHS to apply your newly learned knowledge and skills. During your clinical placements, you will be supported and supervised by a clinical practice educator.

Later in the course, you will further enhance your clinical skills and decision-making abilities by completing modules that’ll support your transition into an accountable healthcare professional. You’ll complete modules in clinical decision making, leadership and research. Clinical placements, in a variety of settings, augment your final year. As before, you’ll continue to be supported and supervised during clinical practice placements by a clinical practice educator.

You’ll also be learning through lectures, practical skills-based training, seminars and group activities. You’ll use eLearn to access web-based information and materials.

You’ll be assessed on your theory and practice. Theory assessment is by essays, reports, case study analysis and examinations. Practical skills will be assessed using simulated clinical incidents and clinical examinations. Clinical practice will be assessed in practice by paramedics, nurses and doctors as appropriate. You must complete a practice assessment document and produce and maintain an e-portfolio.