BSc Paramedic Science
Entry requirements
Entry requirements Typical Offers 112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Health Science subject, 2:2 or above in a previous degree, or a Merit in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a health or science based subject. Applicants are required to meet 112 tariff points (example of achieving this would be 24 distinctions and 15 merits and 6 passes or 21D, 18M and 6P). Entry to this course is by interview. Check out the Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare. Additional requirements You must have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE grade 4/C or above, to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certificate to our admissions team. If you have any criminal convictions, a risk assessment will be undertaken to determine your suitability for the programme and profession. All successful applicants MUST complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this is at the applicant’s expense. Applicants MUST sign up to the DBS Update Service with
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is developed jointly with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and includes ambulance and specialist placements. Graduates may apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration to practise as a paramedic.
Modules
- Professionalism in Paramedic Practice
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 1
- Paramedic Practice 1
- Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 2
- Paramedic Practice 2
- Urgent and Emergency Care 1
- Advanced Clinical Decision-Making
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 3
- Paramedic Practice 3
- Urgent and Emergency Care 2