University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to become a confident, registered paramedic, ready to meet the challenges of modern healthcare. You’ll learn to manage unpredictable emergency situations and deliver life-saving care on the scene. Key areas of study include anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, law, ethics, and leadership.

You’ll also gain hands-on experience through a wide range of clinical placements – from ambulance services and A&E to care and residential homes – helping you understand the paramedic’s role within the wider healthcare team. You’ll benefit from training using our on-campus ambulance and cutting-edge simulation technology and facilities, in which you’ll replicate real-life scenarios as closely as possible. You’ll also receive regular input and feedback from real patients and carers through our Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participants.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to become a registered paramedic
  • Clinical placements in ambulance services, A&E and care homes
  • Training with an on-campus ambulance and simulation facilities
  • Modules cover anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, law, ethics and leadership
  • Regular feedback from real patients and carers through PCPI participants

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS points from a minimum of two A Levels or equivalent, preferably including a health or science-related subject, excluding general studies, and you must show evidence of recent academic st…
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — …course must be explicit in your personal statement to be selected for interview.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Paramedic
  • Emergency care practitioner
  • Critical care paramedic
  • Community paramedic
  • Urgent care practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per 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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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