Paramedic Science (Pre-Registration) MSc
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This exciting course provides an opportunity for those who have already undertaken a health related degree to undertake paramedic education. Paramedics are an integral and ever evolving part of the NHS workforce and work as autonomous practitioners, able to conduct complex examinations and undertake diagnostic management procedures. Paramedics work in a multitude of environments, providing urgent and emergency care to patients across the lifespan.
Master’s level students are expected to engage with more complex concepts, beyond that of a Bachelor degree and learners are required to be complete practitioners, capable of leading change and improving service quality.
Key highlights
- Paramedic education route for graduates with a health-related degree
- Prepares autonomous practitioners to conduct complex patient examinations
- Develops skills in diagnostic management procedures
- Covers urgent and emergency care for patients across the lifespan
- Master's-level study focused on leading change and improving service quality
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: dbs_check — …equivalent) in a relevant human or health related subject* Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances.
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · …or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over A conditional offer will be made upon completion of an APEL portfolio GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or ab…
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include Mathematics
- Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview.
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic
- Emergency care practitioner
- Advanced paramedic practitioner
- Critical care paramedic
- Urgent care practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,900 | International: £18,700
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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