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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Plymouth Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
21-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. This course at the University of Plymouth offers a forward-looking programme of study, which aims to prepare you for the workplace by developing your decision-making capabilities, clinical knowledge, and skills base. This fast developing and dynamic profession presents many opportunities to specialise within a variety of challenging healthcare environments.Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Paramedic ScienceParamedics work with people of all ages, from the very start of life to end of life care. The traditional ambulance paramedic works with a range of health care, social care and emergency service colleagues to support patients. As paramedics are used to working autonomously, and with the development of the graduate profession, they are increasingly able to work in roles that were traditionally undertaken by others.4 years (with placements)
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£ 18,100per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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- A level
- Scottish Higher
- UCAS Points
- Access to HE Diploma
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
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- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
- T Level
- WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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