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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Glenside Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Developed with the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust, BSc(Hons) Paramedic Science is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you can register to work as a paramedic once you’ve graduated.Work-based training in the emergency ambulance service and acute hospital trusts is built-in, and simulation and role-play in specialist onsite facilities help to build your skills and prepare you for working in the field.Explore the theory of paramedic practice and the subjects that underpin it, working with highly supportive academics who are all registered paramedics.Develop the interpersonal skills, problem-solving and decision-making skills you’ll need to deliver safe and effective patient care. Spend half your time on placements in the NHS ambulance service and acute hospitals, learning from paramedics and other healthcare professionals and you’ll have a named mentor to guide you through your three years as a student.Spend time on placement with the hazardous area response team (HART) and train with student nurses and trainee fire-fighters to build your inter-professional skills.Paramedics are in demand across the UK and there are exciting career options in both emergency and urgent care teams. After gaining experience, you could specialise further, and become a paramedic practitioner or critical care paramedic.

Application deadline

15 January

Tuition fees

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13,500

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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Students who have A level or equivalent will be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g., IELTS overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.

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University information

Bristol, University of the West of England

Bristol, University of the West of England

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Bristol, University West of England, (UWE), Coldharbour Lane, Frenchay, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1QY, England

With UWE Bristol's excellent graduate employability record, you can be confident you'll get all the skills you need to leave as a career-ready graduate.
With students coming from over 160 countries, UWE Bristol is a global community where everyone is warmly welcomed.
The Global Student Support team offers international students support and organises lots of events to help you settle in.

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