BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science is a three-year full-time degree accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and run in partnership with West Midlands Ambulance Service. Students are allocated a mentor and undertake supernumerary shifts responding to 999 calls, and train in clinical skills laboratories at Walsall Campus; the University has provided paramedic science degrees since 2014.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science | Department: School of Health and Wellbeing | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundations of Physical, Life and Clinical Sciences for Paramedic Practice, Fundamental Patient Assessment and Management Skills in Simulation and Practice, Professional and Social Perspectives in Pre-Hospital Care, Legal, Ethical and Evidence-Based Practice in Paramedic Care, Vulnerability, Inequality and Crisis Response in Paramedic Practice, an Independent Study Project and Preparing for Professional Paramedic Practice. Specialist placements may include emergency departments, operating theatres, maternity or minor injury units.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply for HCPC registration as a paramedic, and later roles include HEMS paramedic, critical care practitioner, advanced clinical practitioner, resuscitation officer and primary care paramedic.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels grade profile BBC with one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Physics or Social Science (Critical Thinking, General Studies and Extended Project not accepted); Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, 45 at Level 3, 112 UCAS points, minimum 15 at Distinction) including Health or Science; BTEC DMM or D*D* in a Care, Health or Science subject; T Levels in Health or Healthcare Science with Merit (112 points); or other Level 3 qualifications totalling at least 112 UCAS points. Plus GCSE English language, maths and science (Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care or Psychology) at grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent; University equivalency tests are available free online. Satisfactory references and personal statement, personal, voluntary or work experience in a customer care or health related field, and a successful interview are required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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