Paramedic Science

Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. Our progressive BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course equips you with the clinical knowledge, practical skills and decision-making ability needed for a successful career in the field.

Immersive learning
Learn in purpose-built facilities including a simulated ambulance and home environment within InterCity Place. Work alongside students from other health professions in interprofessional sessions, and gain insights from expert paramedic lecturers actively engaged in clinical practice and education.

Real-world experience
From year one, complete over 500 hours of clinical placement in ambulance services, hospitals and community settings. Build confidence in real clinical environments while developing decision-making, communication and teamwork skills essential for modern paramedic practice.

Patient focus
Study an accredited course by the College of Paramedics designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Learn from experienced paramedics with diverse clinical backgrounds, many of whom are qualified independent prescribers. Go beyond the classroom with opportunities like ParaSoc, promoting leadership and deeper engagement in paramedic practice.

This course is for you if...

• you're compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help

• you're a team player, ready to work with healthcare professionals, patients, and families

• you want to make a difference to society through healthcare

• you seek early clinical exposure to develop practical skills and put theory to practise.

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you will develop knowledge enabling you to develop into the paramedic role, such as anatomy and physiology, risk assessment, professional issues and effective communication. You will also learn the theory and skills leading to basic assessment and management of patients

Year 2
In your second year, you will build on the skills learnt in year 1, developing your theoretical knowledge in relation to the assessment and management of medical and trauma patients. This year addresses the contemporary focus of the need for paramedics to understand mental health emergencies. It also introduces you to concepts behind evidence based practice and sees the commencement of your group research projects.

Final year
In your final year you will continue the group research project, collecting data and reporting on it. Year 3 aims to advance your knowledge about clinical decision making and prepare you for educating future learners in practice. You will also continue to improve your knowledge of medical conditions and pathophysiology, as well as your scope of practice in relation to clinical skills.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Health and Care Professions Council
• Paramedics, College of