BSc Paramedic Science
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 113 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 89%
- Sales occupations: 1%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 1%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 1%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 94%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 89%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 44%
- Access course: 21%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 27%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Stirling do next?
93% 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 Stirling?
94% 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 Stirling?
The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at University of Stirling 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.
Does BSc Paramedic Science at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Paramedic Science at University of Stirling?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.