University of Hertfordshire

BSc Paramedic Science

University of Hertfordshire

Course overview

The BSc Paramedic Science at the University of Hertfordshire is designed to prepare students to be compassionate and resilient in emergency and urgent healthcare situations. Key areas covered during the programme include the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, clinical science, and comprehensive patient assessment in the out-of-hospital setting. Upon graduation, students become eligible for registration as qualified paramedics with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Learning involves a balance of theory, practical clinical experience in real-world settings, and work placements with NHS partners, such as the East of England or London Ambulance Service NHS Trusts, throughout the programme. Assessment includes evaluations of professional conduct, self-reflection, and understanding of fundamental practice.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements

  • To be enrolled, candidates need between 112-120 UCAS tariff points, including qualifications like A Levels at BBC or BBB, BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM.
  • Equivalent international qualifications to A Levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency

  • Candidates who are from non-English speaking countries need an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with no section lower than 6.5, or submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Paramedic Science from the University of Hertfordshire can work in:

  • Critical Care Paramedic
  • Paramedic in Primary Care
  • Hazardous Area Response Team Paramedic
  • Offshore or Industrial Medic
  • Telephone Triage Services

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Paramedic Science in the University of Hertfordshire is approximately £17,450.

Admission

Interested students can apply for the BSc Paramedic Science course directly through UCAS. You can also reach out to our trained counsellors for help.

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