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Paramedic Science

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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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

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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:
B780
Institution code:
H36
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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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:
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 Tariff
112 - 120 points

A level
BBC - 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

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS 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 be considered for a contextual offer, you must be a UK-domiciled student with ‘Home’ fees status and meet at least one of the criteria below:
Free school meals
Care experienced
Estranged
Refugee
Indices of Multiple Deprivation Quintile 1 (IMD Q1)
Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showmen, and Boater (GRTSB)

For more details, please visit: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/undergraduate-degrees

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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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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.

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