Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireBedford Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This dynamic course develops your clinical knowledge and confidence, equipping you with the skills needed for emergency and unscheduled care while ensuring you meet the requirements of the modern ambulance service and expanding paramedic role. With a high employment rate, the course takes you from novice to expert over three years of study, using a blended approach to learning so theory clearly meets practice. It also builds your clinical reasoning, critical thinking and leadership skills.
Find out if you are eligible for £5,000 a year NHS learning support funding The course is recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion of your course, you will be eligible to register as a paramedic.
Key highlights
- Recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Graduates eligible to register as a paramedic
- Prepares you for emergency and unscheduled care in modern ambulance services
- Blended learning approach linking theory clearly with practice
- Builds clinical reasoning, critical thinking and leadership skills
- Eligible students may receive £5,000 a year NHS learning support funding
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points including 112 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English.
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics, English
- Additional condition: dbs_check — GCSE grade 4 ScienceAn A-level science subject, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, is preferable Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
- Additional condition: occupational_health — GCSE grade 4 ScienceAn A-level science subject, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, is preferable Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic
- Emergency care practitioner
- Ambulance service paramedic
- Urgent care paramedic
- Critical care paramedic
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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