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Paramedic Practice (Top-up) (Distance Learning)

Course details
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 2 Years
  • Part-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

This course provides the opportunity for qualified paramedics to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It allows you to use your professional qualification and registration to APEL the first year of a degree programme. You will be required to undertake exercises where you will engage with the online materials in order to develop an understanding of advanced paramedic theories, as well as explore how these can impact on patient care.

  • The course was developed in consultation with local employers and provides the opportunity for paramedics to gain a post-registration degree related to their own professional area.

  • As this course is distance learning you are not required to attend the University and can study at a time that meets your own personal and professional commitments.

  • You will be taught by experts in this field who have experience in supporting online learning.

  • The modules on this course provide you with an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills in order to enhance your understanding of paramedic practice and be able to link this to evidence-based practice. They have been designed to assist the career enhancement, as they provide the opportunity to develop an understanding of and implement advanced paramedic theories.

  • The analytical skills developed on the course are ideal for practitioners who what to undertake extended clinical roles, management positions and for those interested in further academic work or research.

The University has delivered top up degrees for several health professions for over 10 years. Practitioners who have completed the degree have employed the skills they developed on the course to enhance their careers. This course aims to prepare you for the next stage in your career and provides an opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to develop your practice as well as implement changes.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1
Developing an Understanding of Research Processes and Methods (Distance Learning)
Advancing Paramedic Practice (Distance Learning)

Year 2
Research-Based Project (Distance Learning)
Leadership and Management in Health Professional Practice (Distance Learning)

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/distance-learning/paramedic-practice-top-up-distance-learning-bsc-hons/

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

Entry requirements

You must be a registered Paramedic, hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be currently working within a critical care environment.

You must also have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and the ability to access and use online study guidance and support as this course is delivered through distance learning. https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent.https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

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.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we don’t make contextual offers (a reduced points or grades offer based on personal circumstances), we do offer a variety of fairer access opportunities and support.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International£4890*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

This information is for Home and International students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.

Modules credits can range from 15 to 60, dependent on the content of the module. Read more about total credits required for a range of degrees, to allow you to calculate the potential total cost.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy and/or to ensure our distance learning fees are competitive.

Fees for courses starting in the academic year 2027/28 (e.g. from 1 September 2027) will be published once the information becomes available.

Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University. Read more about what is and is not covered by Tuition Fees including compliance for Goods and Services Tax for International Students studying an online course.

For detailed information please visit www.hud.ac.uk/distance-learning/fees-and-finance/

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries - Undergraduate

Please see our website for further information.

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/

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