Nottingham Trent University

BSc Paramedic Science

Nottingham Trent University

Course overview

The BSc Paramedic Science at Nottingham Trent University provides a hands-on learning experience to its paramedic students; thus, students will spend more time on placement, being taught by Practice Educators who will guide and develop their skills and knowledge. This prepares them to be highly skilled and efficient healthcare practitioners who provide high-quality urgent or emergency care to patients in real-world scenarios and emergencies.

The course content is robust and is regularly reviewed and updated to cover current challenges or cutting-edge technology, industry improvement. Assessment will be through a combination of methods. These are OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) - Practical demonstrations of skills in a simulated environment, Practice Educators’ observations of competency in practice, an E-portfolio (PebblePad), case studies, reflective accounts, presentations, academic posters, essays, Multiple-choice and short-answer question exams, simulated multi-disciplinary meetings and moot court cases.

Entry requirements

International students aspiring for a BSc Paramedic Science at Nottingham Trent University are required to meet the following criteria:

Grade Requirement:

  • 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four A levels, two of which must be A-Level equivalent, including a health, science or social science subject.

English Language Requirement:

  • IELTS Academic: a total score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
  • TOEFL iBT: This includes the ‘Home Edition' online test. An overall score of 72 with at least 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing will be accepted.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): a score of 59 overall, with no less than 59 in any element. Please note, ‘PTE Academic Online’ is not accepted.
  • LanguageCert Academic (including online): a total score of 70 with no less than 60 in each component.

Scholarships

  • English Language Test Discount

    You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.

    Up to £200

  • NTU Excellence Scholarships

    Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.

  • NTU International Merit Scholarships

    International Merit Scholarships: £3,000

    Up to £3,000

  • NTU International Scholarships

    International Scholarships : £2,000

    Up to £2,000

  • NTU Music Scholarship

    We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.

  • NTU Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Outstanding Achievement Award

    The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).

    Up to £1,000

  • Sibling Loyalty Reward

    20% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Sport Scholarships

    Potential bursary or fee reduction.

  • Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship

    Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Paramedic Science at Nottingham Trent University can work in fields such as:

  • Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
  • Hazardous area response teams (HART)
  • Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
  • Helicopter / Search and rescue
  • Wilderness / Remote medical support

Cost of study

The cost of tuition for international students to study a BSc Paramedic Science at Nottingham Trent University is £17,500 per year.

Admission

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to the university using the international student application form. Please speak with our trained advisors for assistance.

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