Paramedic Science with Integrated Master's - MSci

Keele University

Do you have the potential to become a resilient and caring paramedic? Could you thrive working in fast-paced emergency, urgent, primary and community-based care? We are at the forefront of paramedic science education in the UK, and as a paramedic student we will equip you with the hands-on practical experience and rigorous academic study so you can excel in providing care to people when they are at their most vulnerable.

- Endorsed by the College of Paramedics and Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council- Eligible students can apply for a non-repayable £5,000 NHS grant per academic year- Innovative integrated master’s course designed to help advance your career- Facilities include a state-of-the-art anatomy and surgical training centre, emergency training ambulance and simulation houses- Rotational clinical placement circuits in a range of practice areasDevelop the resilience, attitude, and competencies required to work at the frontline of healthcare. The role of contemporary paramedics is challenging and evolving, with an expectation that paramedics will deliver high-quality care in a variety of health and social care environments and organisations. You will be based in the School of Medicine, which embraces a multidisciplinary approach to education.

Paramedic Science with Integrated Masters at Keele combines a bachelor’s degree with a fourth year of study at master’s level where you will undertake advanced level modules. This additional year gives you the expertise for future career opportunities that could take you beyond working in the ambulance service, such as careers in leadership, management or research. The course aligns to the four pillars of advanced paramedic practice – clinical, leadership, education and research. Each pillar is associated with an array of future employment opportunities.

The course focuses on developing your lifesaving skills and clinical interventions in a range of locations. 50% of your time will be spent undertaking placements within the ambulance service and other settings, to develop your professional paramedic practice. You are expected to engage with the full range of shifts to reflect the demands of the 24/7 service.

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.