Paramedic Practice (Top-up) (Distance Learning) BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course provides the opportunity for qualified paramedics to undertake a top-up degree through distance learning. It allows you to use your professional qualification and registration to APEL the first year of a degree programme. You will be required to undertake exercises where you will engage with the online materials in order to develop an understanding of advanced paramedic theories, as well as explore how these can impact on patient care.
The University has delivered top up degrees for several health professions for over 10 years. Practitioners who have completed the degree have employed the skills they developed on the course to enhance their careers. This course aims to prepare you for the next stage in your career and provides an opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to develop your practice as well as implement changes.
Key highlights
- Top-up degree designed for qualified, practising paramedics
- Professional qualification and registration used to APEL first year
- Delivered by distance learning through online materials and exercises
- Develops understanding of advanced paramedic theories and their impact on patient care
- Builds academic skills to develop practice and implement changes
- Top-up degrees for health professions delivered for over 10 years
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — You must be a registered Paramedic, hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be currently working within a critical care environment.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic
- Senior Paramedic
- Specialist Paramedic
- Critical Care Paramedic
- Paramedic Team Leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,589 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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