Paramedic Practice BSc (Hons)
Edge Hill UniversitySt James’ (Manchester), United Kingdom
Course overview
Experience clinical scenarios and frontline service with emergency ambulance crews. Become a qualified paramedic on a degree taught primarily at St James’ in Manchester in collaboration with the North West Ambulance Service. Ranked 1st in England, and 2nd in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2026 – Paramedic Science).
Key highlights
- Frontline service experience alongside emergency ambulance crews
- Hands-on learning through realistic clinical scenarios
- Taught primarily at St James' in Manchester
- Delivered in collaboration with the North West Ambulance Service
- Ranked 1st in England for Paramedic Science (Guardian University Guide 2026)
- Prepares students to become qualified paramedics
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Typical offer 120 UCAS tariff points achieved through A levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Access to HE Diploma, T Level, or Irish Leaving Certificate.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · Applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the start of the course.
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount will be automatically applied to international fee-paying students.
Up to £1,000Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award
We are delighted to offer the Global Vice-Chancellor’s Award, a scholarship worth £3,000 for international fee-paying students studying an eligible full-time undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research degree
Up to £3,000Sports Scholarship for Applicants
Gold - up to £1,000; Silver - Up to £500; Bronze - Up to £250 per academic year.
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic
- Emergency care practitioner
- Ambulance service paramedic
- Critical care paramedic
- Urgent care practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 a 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 Edge Hill University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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