BSc(Hons)Paramedic Science
| Study location | United Kingdom, Bristol, Glenside Campus |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc(Hons) |
| Course code | B950 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English, Mathematics and Science Subjects that meet the science/social science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Sociology. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each component) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. We will be looking for applicants committed to a career in Paramedic Science. You should clearly demonstrate your commitment to the course in the ‘personal statement’ section. This should include any relevant work experience and skills that you have gained to date. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. Health assessment/declaration/vaccinations You must be in good health and up to date with your routine immunisations eg tetanus, diphtheria, polio and MMR. If you are offered a place, you will be required to complete a questionnaire and must be prepared to undergo a medical examination. You will also be required to confirm your status in respect of a number of infectious diseases and immunisations (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, varicella, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV antibodies) and be prepared to have all required vaccinations. If your vaccinations are not up to date this will affect your ability to continue on your course. If you have any concerns with regards to vaccinations please raise this at the point of application. Disclosure of Criminal Background The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 does not apply and all convictions, including those which are spent, must be disclosed. This is in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants who are offered a place must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form. All information will be treated in confidence and only taken into account when absolutely necessary. Selection event Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a selection event where they will undertake group and individual activities. The group activity will include participation within a short group presentation. The individual activity will follow the group activity. Your performance will be assessed during all activities, by a team of assessors. Successful applicants will be offered a place. |
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Overview
Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.
Career opportunities
Paramedics are in demand across the UK and there are lots of interesting career paths.
Most graduates go into paramedic roles in the emergency ambulance service. You could work in the NHS or private healthcare sector, in an emergency or urgent care team.
After gaining experience, you could specialise further and become a paramedic practitioner or critical care paramedic.
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you