Paramedic Science

Created in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service, our Paramedic Science degree includes 1,200 hours of placement. Learning from our team of experienced staff, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to hone your biomedical knowledge and problem-solving skills before you graduate.

We’ll teach you how to be able to think critically, react appropriately in challenging situations and be an effective communicator, all alongside building the knowledge and skills to deliver immediate healthcare and support to patients of all ages. You’ll graduate as a confident, competent paramedic ready to work in NHS or private ambulance services.

You’ll have lots of opportunities to prepare for placements through skill sessions. These hands-on sessions take place in our simulation suites, where you can access the specialist equipment you’ll be working with when you qualify. You’ll practice different techniques with a range of simulation manikins and learn from real service users and experienced paramedics. We also have a fully equipped emergency ambulance vehicle, accommodating small group teaching on the move.

You’ll also be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor when you join us. Typically a member of your teaching team, your tutor will remain with you throughout your time at Worcester. They’ll get to know your strengths and where you can develop, offering personalised support and feedback throughout your course.

Placements

Our excellent links with the West Midlands Ambulance Service means that we work with them for many of our placements. This is complemented by experience in a range of other settings, including nursing homes, the primary care emergency department, paediatrics, and palliative care settings.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so when you graduate, you’ll be able to register with them as a paramedic.

Why the University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

· University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.

· First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.

· First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.ukopendays