BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at University of Bradford

Programme overview

This degree has been developed in collaboration with Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and develops autonomous healthcare professionals with eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Paramedic. You will learn the fundamentals of paramedic theory and practice in both university and ambulance service teaching facilities. You will also gain learning experiences under the direct supervision of mentors in ambulance service clinical practice placements, as well as other selected clinical practice areas.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work | Duration: 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time, placement year option | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Introduction to Paramedicine, Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics, Skills for Emergency Care, Introduction to Mental Health and Social Inclusion, Evidence for Practice, Practice Education 1. Second year (core): Medical Assessment and Management, Pathophysiology for Paramedics, Evidence Informed Practice, Practice Education 2, Pharmacology for Paramedicine. Final year (core): Paramedic Year in Practice.

Career pathways

Career options for graduates of this course include: Ambulance paramedic, Primary care / Specialist paramedic, Critical care paramedic, Forensic paramedic, HEMS paramedic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 128 UCAS tariff points. A levels: ABB from three A levels to include at least one science subject (Psychology is accepted as a science). T levels: Distinction in Health or Healthcare Science. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. Health or Science subject required. Applicants on Access Programmes: 128 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Health Professions or Science - at least 12 credits in Science must be at minimum grade Distinction. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 128 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects at 6,6,5, to include one HL in Maths or a Science subject. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Science, Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills below 5 or SL 7 with no subskills below 6. GCSEs with grade C or grade 4 to include English Language, Mathematics, and a science. Level 2 equivalencies are accepted. Those applying with an Access course are only required to have GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or grade 4. Level 2 equivalences are accepted in place of GCSE English language and mathematics. Additional entry requirements. All applicants are required to possess a full, clean (manual) UK driving licence withfull C1 entitlement by the end of year two of the programme. Without this qualification and entitlement you will be unable to progress further on the programme. Once you accept your offer, you will be asked to declare any criminal convictions you hold (including spent convictions). UCAS code: B951 (full-time with placement year).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). sandwich year: £2,006 Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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