BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science, a paramedic science degree centred on emergency pre-hospital care and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods. The course includes professional training that confers eligibility to apply for HCPC registration upon graduation. The first year establishes core concepts through Foundations of Paramedic Practice 1, Professional Studies in Paramedicine, and Clinical Practice 1. The second year advances clinical knowledge with Developing Paramedic Practice 1, Evidence-Based Practice, and Clinical Practice 2. The final year focuses on advanced practice and independent study through modules such as Urgent and Community Care, Special Circumstances, and a Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB one subject should be a natural science at grade B or above. We do not accept an A Level in General Studies as part of your top three grades BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science T Levels: Distinction in Healthcare Science with optional module in ‘Assisting with health science’ (not optical care services) Access to HE: Find an approved Access to HE Diploma course Pass Access to HE Diploma in Paramedic Science or Allied Health Professions with 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction. International Baccalaureate (IB): 28+ with six higher level points in a science subject GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language, Science and Maths. Passes in Functional Skills and Key Skills qualifications at level 2 in maths and English can be accepted as equivalents. If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in all components except writing which should be 6.5 or higher is required.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 60%
- Other Health Professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 44%
- West Midlands: 22%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 11%
- South East: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Paramedic Practice 1
- Professional Studies in Paramedicine
- Foundations of Paramedic Practice 2
- Problem Based Learning 1
- Clinical Practice 1
- Developing Paramedic Practice 1
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Developing Paramedic Practice 2
- Problem Based Learning 2
- Clinical Practice 2
- Dissertation
- Urgent and Community Care
- Special Circumstances
- Clinical practice placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at De Montfort University do next?
75% 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 De Montfort University?
97% 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 De Montfort University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at De Montfort 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 De Montfort University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.