BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This course develops your clinical knowledge and confidence, equipping you with the skills needed for emergency and unscheduled care and the requirements of the modern ambulance service and expanding paramedic role. It takes you from novice to expert over three years using a blended approach so theory meets practice, building clinical reasoning, critical thinking and leadership skills.

Faculty: School of Society, Community and Health | Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Introduction to academic studies; Health science for paramedic practice; Introduction to clinical skills and assessments for paramedics; Professional studies in paramedicine; Clinical practice placement 1; Obstetric and neonatal care for paramedics; Trauma assessment and management for paramedics; Assessment and management for paramedics 1; Assessment and management for paramedics 2; Clinical practice placement 2.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as lead clinicians in the ambulance service and later diversify into Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART), specialist urgent-care or advanced critical-care paramedic roles, management, or first-contact and advanced-care practitioner roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 UCAS tariff points including 112 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. GCSE grade 4 Science. An A-level science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) is preferable. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required. UCAS code: 7V3R.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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