Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

This course develops the competencies required to become a paramedic registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Our clinical skills suite includes a purpose-built ambulance simulator, manikins and a full range of patient management equipment.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Public and Professional Healthcare  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Becoming a paramedic offers the opportunity to provide critical medical care in emergencies, making a direct and positive impact on people’s lives. Explore Paramedic career to find out more about whether this is the career for you. Modules include Fundamentals of Ambulance Care, Bioscience 1 for Paramedic Practice, Foundations of Emergency Care, Professional Studies for Paramedics, Paramedic Practice 1, Bioscience 2 for Paramedic Practice, Research Methods, Paramedic Clinical Care, Advanced Life Support and Trauma Management, Paramedic Practice 2, Contemporary Contexts of Paramedic Practice, Emergency Care of Special Populations.

Career pathways

Successful completion of our Paramedic Science university degree will enable you to apply for registration as a Paramedic with the Health Professions Council (HCPC), meeting the HCPC’s education requirements for registration.

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