Robert Gordon University

BSc Paramedicine

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

Developed in response to an increase in learning and training requirements for paramedics, the Paramedic Practice course at Robert Gordon University is delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and regional territorial health boards. You will learn the necessary skills that are in demand now and in the future, within unique remote and rural placement locations.

Key highlights

  • Delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Ambulance Service
  • Developed with regional territorial health boards
  • Placements in unique remote and rural locations
  • Builds paramedic skills in demand now and in future
  • Responds to increased learning and training requirements for paramedics

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include to include a science subject
  • A-level: BCC — to include to include a science subject
  • GCSE: 5/C or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include to include a science subject at Hig

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Paramedic
  • Ambulance service paramedic
  • Remote and rural paramedic
  • Emergency care practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820

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

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