Ulster University

Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom

Course overview

Become a competent and confident paramedic educated to deliver safe person centred, evidence informed care across a range of settings.

Key highlights

  • Prepares competent, confident paramedics for professional practice
  • Focuses on safe, person-centred, evidence-informed care
  • Develops skills to deliver care across a range of settings

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level Grades: BBC
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; including English, Maths and Science at H6 or above if studied at Higher level (or O4 or above if studied at Ordinary Level). We do not accept Agricultural Science as an equivalent science for entry to this programme
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course
  • HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 45 Distinctions in level 5 credits/units
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 75 Distinctions in level 4/5 credits/units Ulster Foundation Degree with an overall

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Care Practitioner
  • Ambulance Service Paramedic
  • Hazardous Area Response Team Paramedic
  • Critical Care Paramedic

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

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

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