BSc Paramedic Science

The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Buckinghamshire New University helps you train to become a registered paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Paramedics today work in many places, such as ambulance services, GP clinics, walk-in centres, and hospitals.

During the course, you will study key subjects like anatomy, physiology, medicine, emergency care, and how to assess and treat patients. You will also learn how to make good clinical decisions and use research in your practice.

Each year, you will go on supervised placements in different healthcare settings. This gives you real experience and the chance to learn from people already working in the field.

Studying BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Buckinghamshire New University will give you the skills, knowledge, and experience to start your career as a paramedic with confidence.

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) was founded in 1893 in the county of Buckinghamshire, England. Today, it offers courses at different levels, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes. Students can study subjects such as business, computer science, engineering, health and social care, media, and the creative arts.

The university is officially recognised by professional organisations like the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). It has more than 13,000 students, including many from outside the UK.

BNU provides beneficial facilities for learning, such as specialist laboratories, a digital media studio, an on-campus library, and career support centres. These resources, along with the university’s friendly environment, make it a great place for international students to study.

Applicants must be physically fit and able to undertake clinical placements, which will involve frontline ambulance duties.

Grade Requirements:

• A UCAS tariff score of 112-136 obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject is required to study this course. 

English Proficiency:

• Students whose English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent. 

The tuition fee to study the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Buckinghamshire New University for the 2025/2026 academic session is £15,150. Kindly note that fees are paid per year and are subject to increase.

Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) gives financial help to international students through scholarships. One of these is the Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship. This scholarship gives students a discount of up to £1,500 on their tuition fees for the first year of study.

To get this scholarship, students must be paying for their studies by themselves (not sponsored by someone else), and their course must last at least one full year. This support is given to help hardworking students reduce their costs and focus on their education.

A BSc in Paramedic Science at Buckinghamshire New University opens doors to career opportunities including:

• Primary Care Paramedic 
• Medical Attendant 
• Emergency First Responder 
• Military Medical Technician 
• Search and Rescue Technician 
• Firefighter 

Application for this course is through UCAS. For more information about this process, you can reach out to our counsellors at AHZ for help.