BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science is a three-year full-time degree at the University of Plymouth, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and endorsed by the College of Paramedics. Students complete over 500 hours of clinical placement from year one in ambulance services, hospitals and community settings.

Duration: 3 years full-time (with placements) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers clinical skills, introduction to paramedic science, special patient groups, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and a first practice placement. Year 2 covers trauma management, medical conditions and pathophysiology, mental health in paramedic practice and project studies. Year 3 covers clinical decision making, facilitating education in practice, a research project and a final placement.

Career pathways

Graduates can register as paramedics across emergency and non-emergency settings, with routes to specialist, advanced and consultant-level practice, leadership, research and education roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 128 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, Science and English. A levels: 128 points from at least three A levels including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics (PE may be considered from some exam boards). BTEC: DDD in a health or science subject. Access to HE: Science, Combined Science, Health or Nursing with 45 Level 3 credits, 36 at distinction including 15 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics and a further 9 at merit. T Level: Health or Science pathway, typically Distinction overall with a grade B in the first-year core component. International Baccalaureate: 31 points including grade 5 in a relevant Higher Level subject. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the tariff. Applicants need a strong personal statement, a values-based recruitment interview, additional screening (DBS and occupational health), must be 18 or over, and must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle for placements. Deferred entry is not permitted. IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each element where English is a second language and GCSE English at C/4 is not held.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 3 years

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