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Paramedic Science
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- September 2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science degree fulfils the requirements to be eligible to apply for registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
It is the first nationally to integrate full paramedic training to the Health and Care Professions Council registration standards within a full-time degree programme.
The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science degree course will give you the professional knowledge and clinical assessment skills you need to become a confident, autonomous paramedic working within the emergency environment.
We place a strong focus on the delivery of quality paramedic care within our contemporary society, taking into account rapid changes within the profession, from increasing medical technology to public awareness of healthcare issues.ment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2025
Apply by
29 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:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2, 3
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Hertfordshire 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
29 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:
- H36
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff112 - 120 points
A levelBBC - BBB
B in a natural science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Physics)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Must be in science or medicine/nursing/allied health subject. 112-120 points from 45 credits at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 5, one of which must be a natural science. Remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language 4/C
Maths 4/C
Science 4/C
Maths 4/C
Science 4/C
Please be advised, the advertised entry requirements are subject to change.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each band or equivalent |
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.
To receive a contextual offer, you must be a student eligible for UK fees and meet the criteria below.
Free school meals
You'll be eligible to receive a contextual offer if you have been in receipt of free school meals at some point during the last six years (during your secondary education) up until the end of your final year.
Care experienced
You’ll be eligible to receive a contextual offer if you have experience of being in care before the age of 16.
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.
Not enough data available
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.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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