Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Our Paramedic Science degree prepares you to work at the frontline of patient care. Paramedics work in dynamic environments and administer a range of often life-saving treatments to people suffering from traumatic injuries and/or medical problems. Paramedics are often the first emergency service on the scene but also work in a multitude of settings including GP surgeries and the community.

Faculty: Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Foundation Paramedic Skills and Patient Assessment, Introduction to Medical Emergencies, Placement 1: Contextual Clinical Engagement, Placement 2: Introduction to Paramedic Practice, Becoming a Professional Practitioner, Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context. Year two: Patient Assessment and Consultation, Complex Patient Groups, Placement 3: Developing Paramedic Practice, Assessment and Management of Trauma, Placement 4: Paramedics in Acute Settings, Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity. Final year: Assessment and Management of Complex Care, Placement 5: Paramedics in the Community, Transition to Paramedic Practice, Placement 6: Consolidation of Paramedic Practice, Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional, The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project.

Career pathways

Our course is designed to prepare you personally and professionally for a successful career as a paramedic. You will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of practical and academic skills which you will put into practice on your placements.

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