Paramedic Science

Why study Paramedic Science at Liverpool John Moores University?

• LJMU ranked 2nd in the UK for health professions courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

• LJMU ranked 11th in the UK for Paramedic Science (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

• A wide range of quality placement opportunities

• Specialist ambulance suites

• A programme delivered by HCPC registered paramedics

• Supported in a multi professional learning environment

• Excellent supervision and support in practice settings

• Evidenced based education and learning

• 5,000 per year NHS training grant, plus another £2,000 for students with dependent children

• 94% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (NSS 2025)

• 94% of students surveyed said they found the course intellectually stimulating (NSS 2025)

About your course
The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Liverpool John Moores University gives you the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become a registered paramedic. You will achieve the high standard expected of today’s health professionals, enabling you to work effectively at the frontline.

Working alongside other health professionals and emergency services, you will develop strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently, as well as being a member of a team. A good level of physical fitness is paramount as moving and handling of patients and equipment is part of the role.

Your placements will be in the most part with North West Ambulance NHS Trust (NWAS). They are the largest ambulance service outside London, providing emergency care for 7 million people across the region and responding to 952,000 calls each year.

As you progress under supervision, you will be challenged to adapt quickly as situations change. The course will help you develop the clinical skills, underpinning knowledge and interpersonal skills you need to care for people in distressing circumstances. Ultimately, you will have the confidence to work effectively and independently.

We utilise many practice areas within the Merseyside and Cheshire area, which include NWAS, accident and emergency departments, health centres, hospital operating theatres, maternity units, paediatric facilities, mental health facilities and critical care facilities. Each of these placements will add to your experience and development as a paramedic student.

We have excellent facilities within the university so that we can offer you simulated experiences to support your practice. You will benefit from multi-professional days when you will be working alongside and learning with midwifery and nursing students.