MSc Medicine in Hazardous Area Response
University of Plymouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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Plymouth Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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This course was developed in conjunction with hazardous area response team paramedics. It takes into account previous practical learning and experience, and will expand the knowledge and non-technical skills required to manage incidents within the hazardous area response context.Modules focus on patient management in various hazardous environments as well as developing research knowledge, culminating in the completion of a research project. This course was developed in conjunction with ...Read more

This course was developed in conjunction with hazardous area response team paramedics. It takes into account previous practical learning and experience, and will expand the knowledge and non-technical skills required to manage incidents within the hazardous area response context.Modules focus on patient management in various hazardous environments as well as developing research knowledge, culminating in the completion of a research project. This course was developed in conjunction with hazardous area response team paramedics. It takes into account previous practical learning and experience, and will expand the knowledge and non-technical skills required to manage incidents within the hazardous area response context.Modules focus on patient management in various hazardous environments as well as developing research knowledge, culminating in the completion of a research project.

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WUSCA ranking:
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50/279
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31st
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75th
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Phillip
18 Dec 25

The location is wonderful with close access to the coast and Dartmoor. I enjoy my course and find it very hands on, although it's a shame that the campus library opening hours..Read more

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Kamal
17 Dec 25

very nice..Read more

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Entry requirements

Achievement of the Universitys entry requirements for study at postgraduate level. Employed as a healthcare professional, be registered with a relevant professional body (HCPC; GMC; NMC) and have access to the pre-hospital practice environment with existing, contemporary experience and qualification in hazardous area response. Candidates should normally have a first degree, BSc (Hons) at 2.2 or above or European first cycle equivalent. In the absence of a degree, appropriate experience related to the programme, may leave you eligible to apply, provided you can demonstrate a successful qualification at level 6 learning.

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£11,700 per year

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£20,150 per year

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£20,150 per year

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Phillip
18 Dec 25
Medicine - BMBS
The location is wonderful with close access to the coast and Dartmoor. I enjoy my course and find it very hands on, although it's a shame that the campus library opening hours...
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Kamal
17 Dec 25
Medicine - BMBS
very nice...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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