Associate Ambulance Practice DipHE

As an applied subject, you’ll be able graduate with the skillset to pursue a wide range of careers in crucial sectors such as paramedicine, healthcare, and education.

On completion of this programme, our undergraduate study opportunities can further enhance your knowledge and skills, with the chance for you to continue studying in areas including Paramedicine BSc (Hons)

Please note: entry criteria is subject to change. This web page will be updated with the latest information should any changes be made.

GCSEs

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and Science.

Passes in Functional Skills and Key Skills qualifications at level 2 in Maths and English can be accepted as equivalents.

Plus one of the following:

A levels

A minimum of 96 UCAS points (excluding General Studies, Key Skills and music exams) One subject should be a natural science (psychology is acceptable, or a health related subject or public services).

Our lecturers are all registered paramedics and qualified or developing teachers. Many are research active, have masters level qualifications or are currently undertaking academic and professional doctorates. Many lectures also hold fellowships with the Higher Education Academy.

Accreditation
The BSc (Hons) Paramedicine is Accredited by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), this course has been recognised for its high standard of teaching quality, and upon successful completion of the course you can register as a paramedic with the HCPC. The DipHE is not a course which recognised by the HCPC and does not entitle registration on completion.

The healthcare teaching team have an excellent reputation and good links with the local NHS trust and other potential employers, which is beneficial when you are applying for jobs.

Learn and practice your skills in a safe environment on campus, where you’ll use specialist equipment including mock ambulances, tablet-based advanced life support simulators and purpose-built clinical skills areas.
Study a range of topics that will help prepare you for the variety of real-life situations you’ll encounter, including foundations of ambulance practice, trauma and resuscitative care, paediatrics and child health, and paramedic clinical pharmacology.
Your learning is supported by dedicated personal tutors and expert academics with first-hand experience, as well as clinical work placements and passionate mentors to offer you continued guidance.
You’ll be able to put your learning into practice by carrying out integrated work placements with local health and social care providers, which we can help you source thanks to our strong partnerships with the NHS and other healthcare providers.