BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science for Emergency Medical Technicians at Swansea University

Programme overview

Three-year BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science for serving Emergency Medical Technicians within the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust, combining university study with work-based learning towards registration as a paramedic. It covers anatomy and physiology, body systems and conditions, patient assessment, life support, and legal and ethical principles in healthcare.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include a Bridging Module (Paramedic), Clinical Leadership in Practice, Evidence-Informed Practice through the lens of Mental Health and Social Exclusion, The Continuum of Care, Diagnostic and Clinical Reasoning, Transition into Professional Practice, Educating and Learning in Practice and Professional Practice Development.

Career pathways

Most Paramedic Science graduates take clinical roles in the NHS or private sector, with routes to Specialist Practitioner, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, Consultant Paramedic, management or education. NHS starting salary for registered paramedics quoted at around 31,409 GBP.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must be fully qualified Emergency Medical Technicians employed full-time by the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (or equivalent; pre-authorised Ministry of Defence units are also considered, self-funding). Required: IHCD Emergency Medical Technician or Futurequals Associate Ambulance Practitioner qualification and at least five GCSEs at grades A-C (4 and above) including English/Welsh, Maths and physical science or double science; alternative qualifications considered case by case. Applicants must be operationally active with access to a dedicated Practice Educator. Occupational health assurance from WAST, Department of Health health clearance and a current DBS check (at own cost) are required before starting.

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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