Paramedic Science
Buckinghamshire New University
BSc (Hons) · 3 Years · Full-time · High Wycombe · 01/2026
Paramedics
Paramedics provide first aid and life support treatment in emergency situations and transport sick and injured people who require skilled treatment.
Wages
New workers start around £29,306. Normal pay is £50,288 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £74,593.
Available jobs
In the past year there were 29,886 vacancies for this type of job
6.96%
Projected job growth over the next 8 years
Related courses
People work towards these careers by taking these courses at college and uni.
What they do most days?
Briefs other medical staff when handing over the patient, and completes patient report forms describing the patient’s condition and any treatment provided.
Transports and accompanies patients who either require or potentially require skilled treatment whilst travelling.
Resuscitates and/or stabilises patient using relevant techniques, equipment and drugs.
Assesses the nature of injuries, provides first aid treatment and ascertains appropriate method of conveying patient.
Drives ambulance or accompanies driver to respond to calls for assistance at accidents, emergencies and other incidents.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
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