Paramedic Science, BSc Hons

Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    3 Years

This paramedic science degree, run by experienced paramedics and healthcare educators, will prepare you for challenging roles on the front line of emergency care. Our course combines academic study with clinical placements where a range of health professionals will assist in your paramedic training.

Students studying at Avery Hill Campus will undertake a clinical work-based practice with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Medway Campus students will work with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. This degree will prepare you to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic.

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Start date

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

The Medway-based programme has been developed in partnership with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. The London based programme at our Avery Hill campus has been developed in partnership with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

Our Employability & Careers Service (ECS) is committed to supporting our students and recent graduates in their transition towards a rewarding graduate destination. We aim to empower our students to achieve their potential, with support including:

CV and cover letter checks
Application support
One-to-one careers advice
Interview tips and support
Careers fairs
Internships
Graduate jobs.

112 UCAS points from A-levels, with no more than 12 points from AS-levels.

GCSE Mathematics, Science and English Language with a minimum of grade 4 (C) are required.

Or Functional skills level 2.

Or IELTS of 7.0 (with minimum of 6.5 in each skill) and Maths and Science.

We also accept:

BTEC/National Diploma
International Baccalaureate
Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education.

93.33% Overall Student Satisfaction in Paramedic Science (2020 National Student Survey)
Students studying this course can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
Make a difference to people's lives and work on the front line of emergency care.
Train to provide emergency care to those in critical need. Our NHS work placements give you vital on-the-job experience.
We prepare you to register as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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This centre's achievements

2020

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This centre has featured on Emagister for 11 years

Subjects

  • Physiology
  • Paramedics
  • Anatomy
  • Academic
  • Development
  • Professional
  • Foundation
  • Effective
  • Foundation Skills
  • Compulsory
  • Evidence

Course programme

What you will study

Full time

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics (30 credits)
  • Professional and Academic Development (30 credits)
  • Pathophysiology for Paramedics (30 credits)
  • Foundation Skills for Effective Paramedic Practice (30 credits)
Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Ethical, Legal and Behavioural Aspects of Paramedic Practice (30 credits)
  • Advanced Skills for Paramedic Practice (30 credits)
  • Advanced Patient Assessment (30 credits)
  • Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice (30 credits)
Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
  • Paramedic Practice Based Learning 2 (30 credits)
  • Project for Healthcare Practice (30 credits)
  • Assessment Skills in Minor Injuries and Illness (30 credits)
  • Transition to Autonomous Paramedic Practice (30 credits)

Paramedic Science, BSc Hons

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