Paramedic Science (Degree Apprenticeship) BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Continue your career within the ambulance service whilst studying to become a paramedic. This apprenticeship course has been designed to enable Associate Ambulance Practitioners to become paramedics. The course provides an ideal opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and professional attributes to practice effectively as a paramedic working within a complex and changing environment.
This course is currently open to existing Yorkshire Ambulance Service staff who have successfully completed the Associate Ambulance Practitioner (AAP) programme. Holding the AAP qualification will enable you to commence your studies in Year 2 of the course. On successful completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic.
Whilst undertaking the course, you’ll remain employed by Yorkshire Ambulance Service. The course will be split between work-based learning and off the job theoretical training delivered at the University. Off the job training will be delivered through a blended approach including lectures, seminars, group work, simulation and guided independent study.
You’ll also have the opportunity to hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who also helped to design the programme. Work-based learning provides training through practice, where you’ll work as part of an emergency ambulance crew supported by a team of experienced paramedics. You’ll also undertake non-ambulance placements in a range of different clinical areas.
If you’re thinking of studying an apprenticeship course or are an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages. The course provides the opportunity to develop:
Key highlights
- Leads to eligibility for HCPC registration as a paramedic
- Remain employed by the ambulance service throughout your studies
- Work as part of an emergency ambulance crew alongside experienced paramedics
- Non-ambulance placements across a range of different clinical areas
- Blended teaching including lectures, seminars, group work and simulation
- Programme co-designed with service users and carers who share experiences
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- Additional condition: occupational_health — Offers will be subject to Occupational Health clearance and references from your employer.
- Additional condition: dbs_check — You also need satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) completed within the 6 months prior to starting the course.
- Additional condition: professional_registration — As per Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (2014) ‘Standards of Proficiency’, you must be able to ‘understand and be able to apply appropriate moving and handling techniques’.
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
- Ambulance Service Paramedic
- Emergency Care Paramedic
- Urgent Care Paramedic
Cost of study
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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