BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

On our innovative Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) degree, you will learn the underpinning paramedic knowledge, skills, values and behaviours fundamental to professional paramedic practice. Crucially, it gives graduates eligibility to apply for registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and enter the workforce as a registered Allied Health Professional.

Department: Department of Health and Nutrition | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (placement: Approx. 600 clinical hours per academic year) | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fundamental Skills in Paramedic Practice, Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for the Paramedic, Introduction to Professional Practice: Leading Self, Paramedic as the Reflective Practitioner, Social Determinants of Health for Paramedics; Year 2 core modules: Developing Paramedic Skills: Leading Others, Ethical and Clinical Decision making in Paramedic Practice, Evidence-informed Practitioner, Health Across the Life Course for Paramedics, Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics; Final year core modules: Advanced Skills in Paramedic Science, Paramedic Science within an Ageing Population, Research for Health and Care Professionals, Transition to Professional Practice: Leading Change.

Career pathways

Career routes include paramedic, advanced clinical practitioner, critical care paramedic, custody paramedic, prescribing paramedic and paramedic educator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical UCAS offer : 112-120 points, plus GCSE in maths and English at grade C (4) or above A-levels - grades BBC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to Higher Education Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM T-levels - Eligible T-level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer The course is designed to meet all the necessary requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC) in relation to the standards of proficiency, so that students are eligible to apply for registration as a paramedic and to use the protected title of paramedic. All applicants must be 18 years or over when the course starts. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Students must also complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The University will coordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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