BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, a paramedic science degree centred on pre-hospital assessment, urgent care, and clinical practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking. Up to a third of the course involves clinical placements with the ambulance service and specialist teams, leading to eligibility to apply for HCPC registration upon graduation. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Foundations Of Assessment And Management For Paramedic Practice, which covers core assessment frameworks and trauma care skills, alongside Foundations Of Biosciences, Foundations Of Professional Paramedic Practice, and Foundations In Applied Practice And Simulation. Year 2 advances clinical capabilities through Pathophysiology And Pharmacology, exploring disease processes and medicines, together with Assessment And Management For Paramedic Practice, Applied Practice And Simulation, and Research Principles And Evidence-Based Practice. Year 3 prepares students for autonomous roles through Advancing Assessment And Management For Paramedic Science, Advancing Professional Paramedic Practice, Applied Advancing Practice And Simulation, and Transitioning To Autonomous Practice.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 112-120 UCAS points. A Levels: BBC. BTEC: DMM. Other UK qualifications: Typical UCAS offer: 112-120 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above. Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer All applicants must be 18 years or over upon commencement of the programme. All applicants who are shortlisted for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science will be invited to attend a Selection Day at the Centre of Excellence. Whilst part of this day will be a short face-to-face interview , it also gives applicants the opportunity to see and experience our brilliant facilities, meet our Academics and to get to speak with others who have applied to the programme. All applications must be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to Level 7 IELTS with no elements below 6.5. We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered
- Working: 94%
- Working and studying: 2%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 86%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 1%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Skilled trades occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 75%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 240 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 34%
- Access course: 13%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 49%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations In Applied Practice And Simulation
- Foundations Of Assessment And Management For Paramedic Practice
- Foundations Of Biosciences
- Foundations Of Professional Paramedic Practice
- Applied Practice And Simulation
- Assessment And Management For Paramedic Practice
- Pathophysiology And Pharmacology
- Research Principles And Evidence-Based Practice
- Advancing Assessment And Management For Paramedic Science
- Advancing Professional Paramedic Practice
- Applied Advancing Practice And Simulation
- Transitioning To Autonomous Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Staffordshire do next?
96% 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 University of Staffordshire?
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 University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Paramedic Science at University of Staffordshire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.