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Email:admissions@uea.ac.uk
Phone:01603 591515
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Paramedic Science
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Overview
Study for a degree in Paramedic Science and take your first steps towards a career where you can make a real difference where it’s needed most. In this fast-paced profession you’ll be tackling difficult and demanding situations, thinking on your feet, using your initiative and making conscientious, patient-centered decisions every day.
Both challenging and exciting, our course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to assess, treat, diagnose, supply and administer medicines, and to manage, discharge and refer patients in urgent, emergency, critical and non-hospital settings. Our course is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and will leave you with all of the skills and knowledge necessary to enter a fulfilling career in paramedic science.
Year-on-year, you’ll build on your skills, knowledge and experience, developing a solid foundation for your paramedic career. You’ll explore real human anatomy in our anatomy suite. And you’ll work side-by-side with other students and healthcare professionals. Throughout the course, you’ll complete placements on ambulances, specialist units and in general practice, so you can put the theory you’ve learnt to use. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake an elective placement in your final year that will make your programme unique and tailored to your interests.
At UEA, we have a variety of facilities, courses and resources which will make you particularly skilled, knowledgeable, and employable. You’ll be able to take the Resuscitation Council’s eAdvanced Life Support course, leaving you with an internationally-recognised certification. You’ll spend time in our anatomy suite, giving you hands-on experience with the different systems of the human body. Finally, external placements will allow you to gain skills and form connections which will aid you in beginning your post-graduate career.
After finishing your course, you’ll have all of the training needed to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a licensed paramedic. Upon registration, you’ll be able to enter a number of diverse and challenging career paths in both NHS and private practice. You’ll also be well set up to continue your studies as a clinical researcher or educator.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: www.uea.ac.uk
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 14 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B780
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B780
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelABB
including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. Science A Levels must include a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Contextual offer: BBC including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. Science A Levels must include a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Contextual offer: DMM
Accepted subjects at Extended Diploma are listed below. Please see UEA website for further information on other accepted combinations.
Applied Human Biology (2018 RQF suite) – must include one of the following units:
• Functional physiology
• Diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies
Applied Science (2010 QCF suite) – must include at least two of the following units:
• Physiology of human body systems
• Physiology of human regulation and reproduction
• Diseases and infections
Applied Science (2016 RQF suite) – must include at least two of the following units:
• Physiology of human body systems
• Human regulation and reproduction
• Biological molecules and metabolic pathways
• Diseases and infections
• Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
• Applications of Organic Chemistry
Applied Science (2020 RQF suite) – must include at least two of the following units:
• Principles and applications of biology II
• Functional physiology of the human body system
• Human reproduction and regulation
• Biological molecules and metabolic pathways
• Diseases and infections
Fitness Services (2016 RQF suite)
Sport (2010 QCF suite) – must include at least two of the following units:
• Fitness testing for sport and exercise
• Exercise, health and lifestyle
• Sports injuries
• Sports and exercise massage
• Research investigation in sports and exercise sciences
• Applied sport and exercise physiology
Sport (2016 RQF suite)
Sport and Exercise Science (2016 RQF suite) – Diploma or Extended Diploma.
Sport and Physical Activity (OCR Cambridge Technical - 2016 suite) – must include at least two of the following units:
• Improving Fitness for Sport and Physical Activity
• Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
• Physical Activity for Specific Groups
• Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Sports Coaching and Development (2019 RQF suite) – must include at least three of the following units:
• Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
• Sporting Injuries
• Functional Sports Massage
• Fitness Training
Sporting Excellence and Performance (2019 RQF suite)
Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (2019 RQF suite)
Sport and Outdoor Activities (2019 RQF suite) – must include all of the following units:
• Anatomy and physiology in sport
• Sports injuries
• Fitness training
Access to HE DiplomaD: 30 credits
M: 15 credits
in a Health, Care or Science subject, including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry.
Contextual offer: Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3 in a Health, Care or Science subject, including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry.
Scottish HigherAAABB
including grade A in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or PE.
Scottish Advanced HigherBCC
including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 points
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Sports, Exercise & Health Science. If no GCSE equivalent qualifications are held, offer will also include Mathematics and English Language requirements.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A Level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T LevelM
Accepted subjects are: Health, Healthcare or Science
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- Other
- Offers will be made to applicants after completion of successful interviews, and will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health check (including evidence of appropriate immunisations), an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references. We will let you know what you need to do (and when) to meet these conditions if you are successful in gaining an offer. As this course includes patient facing placements in health or social care settings, and these are a mandatory component of the course, you will need to comply with the placement vaccination policy. Failure to meet the placement vaccination policy may prevent you from joining the course or may lead to your withdrawal from the course in the future. Future employment may also be subject to this condition.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each component) |
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details.
UEA English Language Equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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