
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Developed with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you can register to work as a paramedic once you’ve graduated.
Work-based training in the emergency ambulance service and acute hospital trusts is built-in, and simulation and role-play in specialist onsite facilities help to build your skills and prepare you for working in the field.
Explore the theory of paramedic practice and the subjects that underpin it, working with highly supportive academics who are al...
Developed with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you can register to work as a paramedic once you’ve graduated.<br/><br/>Work-based training in the emergency ambulance service and acute hospital trusts is built-in, and simulation and role-play in specialist onsite facilities help to build your skills and prepare you for working in the field.<br/><br/>Explore the theory of paramedic practice and the subjects that underpin it, working with highly supportive academics who are all registered paramedics.<br/><br/>Develop the interpersonal skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills you’ll need to deliver safe and effective patient care. <br/><br/>Spend half your time on placements in the NHS ambulance service and acute hospitals, learning from paramedics and other healthcare professionals and you’ll have a named mentor to guide you through your three years as a student.<br/><br/>Spend time on placement with the hazardous area response team (HART) and train with student nurses and trainee fire-fighters to build your inter-professional skills.<br/><br/>Paramedics are in demand across the UK and there are exciting career options in both emergency and urgent care teams. After gaining experience, you could specialise further, and become a paramedic practitioner or critical care paramedic.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
03/02/2027
Campus
Glenside Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
B950
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
128
Access to HE Diploma
15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in a Science or Social Science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum Grade 6 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Five units in a Science or Social Science subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 in a Science or Social Science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Science, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
You will need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application.
A level
Grade B or above in a Science or Social Science subject. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
Science, Healthcare Science and Health If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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