BSc Paramedic Science at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BSc Paramedic Science is closed to new 2026 applications, and has been removed from UCAS accordingly. However, applicants who have submitted a late application in UCAS, will receive a decision in due course. The application cycle for September 2027 entry commences in September 2026. The BSc Paramedic Science will help you develop confidence, compassion and the skills required to deliver high-quality care for a challenging career in frontline emergency care as a paramedic.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll undertake a wide variety of practice-based education experiences over the three years of this programme, which will be split between ambulance and non-ambulance placements across a range of placement areas. While on practice-based learning, you will be working full-time and experience the 24/7 continuum of care supported by trained health care professionals. Year 1: Paramedic Science: Paramedic Science: Principles & Practice - 40 credits, Paramedic Science: Health and Human Development 1 - 20 credits, Paramedic Science: Understanding Self and Society - 20 credits, Paramedic Science: Community Health & Social Care - 20 credits, Investigation and Communication - 20 credits. Year 2: Paramedic Science: Health and Human Development 2 - 30 credits, Paramedic Science: Building Healthy Communities - 30 credits. Year 3: Paramedic Science: Emergency Care and Complexities of Practice - 40 credits, Paramedic Science: Evidence Led Enquiry - 40 credits, Paramedic Science: Leadership in Healthcare - 40 credits, Staff Expertise.

Career pathways

This programme will prepare you for a career as a paramedic that can progress to a wide variety of clinical roles in health and social care, service management or, education and research. Further career options include working in p rimary or s econdary c are , e vents m edicine and providing medical cover for a range of industries such as the sports and entertainment sector, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment…

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please note that due to the special contractual arrangements between the University and NHS Education for Scotland (NES), we are only permitted to recruit Scottish applicants on the BSc Paramedic Science. if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience. Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: ABBB (114 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology and English†; Minimum Entry Requirements : BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology and English†; A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff Points) including Biology/Human Biology, plus GCSE English Language and English Literature with Grade 5/C or above; Irish Leaving Certificate: H1 H2 H2 H2 including Biology or Human Biology and English; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 27 points with 3 subjects at Higher level, including Biology and English; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Health or Science related subject that includes Human Physiology/Biology, plus SQA Higher English (or equivalent†); SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Sport Therapy, Dental Nursing: Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Medicine or Access to Science or Access to Health and Sciences or Access to Life Sciences with Grades AAB achieved within the past two years, plus SQA Higher English† (Grade B, or above). Entry to the course will be competitive and dependent on the outcome of the selection process and background checks: Personal interview (which will include numeracy and literacy assessment); Health screening; Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme; Moving & handling; Access to the programme is dependent on Occupational Health, Protecting Vulnerable Group and Moving & Handling clearance. Failure to attend an occupational health appointment and moving & handling training on two occasions, without prior notice, may result in you being required to pay an administration fee of £60 to cover the cost of non-attendance. Not attending costs the University approximately £120 per appointment. English language: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 6.5. UCAS code B950.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

Intake: Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/8b74f5ad-a1fe-4f77-95ec-b3b03107fb3a?SearchText=

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