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Paramedic Science

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
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Course summary

Study paramedic science with us and benefit from our strong links with the London Ambulance Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service, where you will undertake your clinical work-based practice.

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.

All paramedic science students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back.

What you should know about this course:

  • Paramedic Science at Greenwich is ranked 1st in London for graduate prospects ( Complete University Guide League Table 2024).

  • We are ranked 2nd for overall score for student satisfaction and entry standards (Complete University Guide League Table 2024).

  • 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).

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Greenwich (Avery Hill Campus)
  • University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
B781
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
Campus Code:
M
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

University of Greenwich has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
B781
Institution code:
G70
Campus name:
University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 points

We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English Language and GCSE Science all at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Health checks
Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
Interview
Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview
Other
Applicants will be required to provide an academic or professional reference and demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are also encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through work shadowing or observation either voluntary or paid. Applicants will need to provide evidence of possessing a full UK manual driving licence or be undertaking driving lessons. If undertaking driving lessons, applicants are obliged to obtain a full manual UK licence by the end of the first year.

English language requirements

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses

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 vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.

We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.

Learn more on the University of Greenwich 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.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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

The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2026-27 has been confirmed as £9,790 per year. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

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