University of Hertfordshire

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

If you are caring, resilient, and possess strong communication skills along with the ability to make decisions calmly, then paramedic science is the ideal course for you. This paramedic course prepares you to serve as the first point of contact for individuals during their most vulnerable moments. You’ll graduate with all the knowledge and skills required as a paramedic.

Many of our graduates continue their education to become specialist or advanced paramedics, while others advance to senior positions within the NHS. You’ll have the opportunity to join our alumni who are actively involved in the professional body, the College of paramedics, contributing to the advancement of the paramedic profession. By studying a paramedic degree, you will join a global community of paramedics who are ded

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to be first point of contact in emergencies
  • Graduate with the knowledge and skills required as a paramedic
  • Alumni actively involved in the College of Paramedics professional body
  • Graduates progress to specialist or advanced paramedic roles
  • Pathway to senior positions within the NHS

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — Typical offer: 112 - 120 Typical offer (UCAS points)112-120To include a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 5, one of which must be a natural science. Remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core subjects.
  • A-level: BBC-BBB — Mandatory subjects: B in a natural or physical science (Biology
  • International Baccalaureate: 112-120 — 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 5, one of which must be a natural science
  • BTEC: DMM-DDM — Mandatory subjects: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - must achieve DMM-DDM in Applied Science
  • Additional condition: interview — As part of the application process, you will be required to have a face-to-face interview.
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …Additional information All applicants will be subject to fraud and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and Occupational Health (OH) Screening on commencement of the programme.
  • T-level — Healthcare Science (minimum of merit with grade B required in core component); Health (minimum of merit with grade B required in core component); Science (minimum of merit with grade B required in core component). GCSEGrade 4/C in English…

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Paramedic
  • Specialist paramedic
  • Advanced paramedic
  • Emergency care practitioner
  • Senior NHS clinician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450

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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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