BSc Paramedic Science
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 565 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 43%
- South East: 37%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 56%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £43,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Bucks New University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Paramedic Science at Bucks New University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Paramedic Science at Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at Bucks New University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
How many students continue on BSc Paramedic Science at Bucks New University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.