BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

With a blend of theory and practical elements, this course will prepare you to fulfil the dynamic role of a modern-day paramedic, ready for an evolving career. The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability, throughout your three years. Experience over 2,000 hours of placement experience throughout the course in a diverse array of settings. This course is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the HCPC, so you will be able to apply to register as a qualified practitioner once you graduate. Practice in state-of-the-art facilities at our Bournemouth Gateway Building, including a purpose-built ambulance simulation suite, hospital wards and community home settings. There are opportunities to undertake training and exercises at external locations across the region and you'll be career ready, with 100% of students being in employment or further education 15 months after graduation. As well as providing emergency care for critically ill patients, you will develop advanced assessment and decision-making skills so you can decide the appropriate referral method for less seriously unwell patients.

This course requires 112–128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Numeracy and literacy requirements (e.g. GCSEs) GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. Required subjects A-Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physical Education, Life Science, Sport & Exercise Science BTEC Nationals: Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate or higher), Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway (Extended Diploma or higher), Sport (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport & Exercise Science (Diploma or higher), Applied Science (Extended Certificate or higher) if biology/ anatomy units have been taken Cambridge Technicals: Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate or higher) Excluded subjects General Studies (unless accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent in appropriate subjects) A-level and AS levels 112–128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. AS levels are accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-level or equivalent. Access to HE Diploma 112–128 UCAS tariff points from any combination of Distinction, Merit and Pass grades. This must include 15 level 3 graded credits in one of our required subjects: Applied Human Biology, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care, Physical Education, Life Science, Sport & Exercise Science. An Access to HE Diploma contains 60 credits overall, with 45 graded credits and 15 ungraded credits. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points). Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care (Health Studies pathway), Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken. Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport, Sport & Exercise Science or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken. Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken. Extended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: Accepted as part of the overall tariff. Subject requirement: Applied Human Biology, Sport or Applied Science if biology/ anatomy units have been taken. Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 112–128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects, including 40 points in a required subject. Extended Project Qualification Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent. International Baccalaureate Certificates 112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) 30–32 points including grade H5 in a required subject. Scottish Highers 112–128 tariff points from Scottish Highers, including 40 points in a required subject. Scottish Advanced Highers 112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health, Healthcare Science or Science IELTS - Overall 7.0 with minimum 6.5 in each component TOEFL iBT - Overall 94