BSc Paramedic Science at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BSc Paramedic Science is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and prepares students to apply for HCPC registration as paramedics. The course is currently only available to students domiciled in Scotland.

Duration: 3 years (36 months) full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

How the body works, assessing and managing serious illness and injury, mental health care, and maternity and paediatric care, with placement on an operational ambulance responding to 999 calls and hospital department experience. Blended online, interactive and face-to-face teaching with scenario-based learning; Year 1 theory is shared with adult and mental health nursing students.

Career pathways

Posts on double-crewed ambulances and Paramedic Response Units in public and private healthcare, with further opportunities such as the NHS Ambulance Service Special Operations Response Teams after post-registration education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Highers BBBB, A-levels BBC, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) DMM, with one Higher or A-level (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics taken within the last five years. Entrance requirements may be higher if exams were taken over two sittings, repeated or upgraded. Interview required. Acceptance is subject to occupational health screening and PVG clearance; applicants must be physically fit to lift and carry patients and equipment. A full driving licence is strongly advised before starting, and category C1 before completion. Advanced entry is not available. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in speaking, listening and reading; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall with a minimum of 62 in writing and 67 in speaking, listening and reading; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 95 overall with 22 reading, 23 writing, 22 listening, 24 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 5 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and 5 in reading, speaking and listening.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years (36 months) full time

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