Sheffield Hallam University

Paramedic Science with Foundation Year

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCollegiate Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn how to become an adaptable and skilled paramedic, providing high-quality unscheduled care in diverse, unpredictable and challenging environments, with an initial foundation year to prepare for the course. Please note: This course is not currently open for applications. It may become available by A Level results day 2026.

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Key highlights

  • Initial foundation year prepares you for paramedic degree-level study
  • Trains you to deliver high-quality unscheduled care
  • Prepares you for diverse, unpredictable and challenging environments

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72 — 72 UCAS Points

Scholarships

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50
  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Paramedic
  • Emergency care practitioner
  • Ambulance service paramedic
  • Specialist paramedic
  • Urgent care paramedic

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,500 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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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