BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science - Accelerated Route at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

If you are already have experience as an Ambulance Technician, and are looking to take your career further, this course will enable you to further your professional expertise, and prepare you to practise as a paramedic. This two-year accelerated course builds upon your Ambulance Technician experience and education to prepare you to apply for registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science degree will prepare you to become an effective and professional paramedic by enhancing your clinical knowledge and skills. You will develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills within both the university and clinical practice environment. To be a paramedic, you must be able to overcome challenges, show initiative and demonstrate critical thinking. Modules include Clinical Progression in Paramedic Practice, Human Body Systems Homeostasis, Dysfunction, and Clinical Application, Compassion Across the Life Course, Integrating Evidence into Practice, Health Inclusion in Paramedic Practice, Self-directed Research Study, Advanced Clinical Assessment and Decision Making, Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Paramedic Practice.

Career pathways

We are committed to developing Paramedic professionals who are capable of independent practice and also being members of interprofessional teams, while responding to the dynamic nature of professional practice. After graduating from this undergraduate degree in Paramedic Science, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 UCAS Tariff points. Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below. You will also need either the IHCD Technician qualification or AAP qualification, and ongoing employment as an Ambulance Technician/Student Paramedic, with support from your employer. You will need to provide written confirmation from your employer's education and training department to confirm they will be supporting your placement. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Clearance. Enrolment on the course is subject to: an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. Occupational Health Clearance. After the initial check, students will be required to self-declare and re-enrol each year. It is important that you complete DBS and Occupational Health requirements as soon as possible once your offer is confirmed, to ensure that you have the necessary clearances in place before you start your course placements. In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, 2 years; annual tuition for the first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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