BSc Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 51%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 95%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 66%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Access course: 24%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care at University of Sunderland do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care at University of Sunderland?
84% 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 and Out of Hospital Care at University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care at University of Sunderland 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 and Out of Hospital Care at University of Sunderland?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.