Paramedic Science

A Brighton Paramedic Science degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll work in a fast-paced environment to assess patients’ conditions and make potentially lifesaving decisions about treatment and hospital transfer.

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics, ensuring it covers all core areas and competencies. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a paramedic.

At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Throughout the course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to qualify, with around 50% of the course spent on placement. Most placements are with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation, but other opportunities include working in areas such as mental health, paediatrics and primary care to ensure you gain a wide range of experience.

You will also practise in our specialist facilities to build your confidence and knowledge through real-life scenarios. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton’s paramedic graduates have successful careers working with patients, families and communities in primary care, acute care and critical care settings. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 95% of our paramedic graduates were in work or further study and 95% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as health professionals 15 months after their degree.

*Top reasons to choose this course *

• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics.

• Apply theory to practice on placement, with opportunities in areas such as mental health, the emergency department, operating theatres, paediatrics, maternity and primary care.

• Learn in specialist facilities which include a community flat and clinical skills and simulation suites.

• Collaborate with other health students as you would in the real world.

• Learn with a teaching team of experienced paramedics.

• Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Paramedic Science
Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the 50 best cities in the world and the happiest city in the UK by Time Out.

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year of the Paramedic Science degree, you will combine weekly ambulance placements with classroom learning to build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, clinical skills and patient assessment. You will develop the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, effective care under supervision, while gaining hands-on experience in real emergency settings.

Core modules
Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
Social Science and Professional Practice
Introduction to Clinical Skills for Paramedics
Physical Assessment for Paramedics
Clinical Sciences for Paramedics
Clinical Practice for Paramedics Year 1

Year 2
In your first year of the Paramedic Science degree, you will combine weekly ambulance placements with classroom learning to build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, clinical skills and patient assessment. You will develop the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, effective care under supervision, while gaining hands-on experience in real emergency settings.

Core modules
Primary and Urgent Care for Paramedics 1
Medical Emergencies
Assessment and Management of the High Acuity Patient
Care Across the Lifespan
Primary and Urgent Care for Paramedics 2
Clinical Practice for Paramedics Year 2

Final year
In your final year, you will consolidate your clinical expertise and prepare for the transition to becoming a confident, autonomous paramedic. You will explore leadership, interprofessional collaboration and contemporary healthcare challenges, while completing a research dissertation and continuing to develop your practice through advanced placements and simulation-based learning.

Core modules
Leadership, Management and Human Factors for Paramedics
Collaborative Paramedic Practice in Contemporary Healthcare
Dissertation for Paramedic Science
Clinical Practice for Paramedics Year 3
Preparing for Paramedic Practice