Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our Paramedic Science course gives you the skills you need to work as a paramedic. Paramedics are registered Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). They care for patients with various healthcare needs in out of hospital settings.To prepare you for this role, you’ll learn to assess and manage patients with almost any injury and illness. You’ll experience over 2000 hours in clinical practice learning in diverse clinical settings, such as:- Ambulance placements- Emergency Departments- Surgical ...Read more

Our Paramedic Science course gives you the skills you need to work as a paramedic. Paramedics are registered Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). They care for patients with various healthcare needs in out of hospital settings.To prepare you for this role, you’ll learn to assess and manage patients with almost any injury and illness. You’ll experience over 2000 hours in clinical practice learning in diverse clinical settings, such as:- Ambulance placements- Emergency Departments- Surgical Decisions Units- End of Life Care- Airway Management- Mental Health Assessment and Management- Paediatric specialist facilities.Our excellent teaching facilities include:- dedicated specialist clinical skills suites- extensive range of simulation resources/equipment.We have developed the course in consultation and partnership with healthcare providers including South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Our friendly teaching team have extensive Paramedic experience. And you'll be supported by an Academic Advisor and Link Lecturer as well as the Student Paramedic Society.We are proud to share that our BSc Paramedic Science course is ranked 2nd in the UK according to the Guardian League Tables '23.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
46th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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112 Grades / Points required

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One science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics and Psychology.

One science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics and Psychology.

12 x Level 3 credits in a science subject.

Examples of subjects that will be considered include: Applied Science, Forensic Science, Health and Social Care and Sports.

Examples of subjects that will be considered include: Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Popular A-level subjects

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
53%
Psychology
37%
Chemistry
19%
Mathematics
19%
Geography
18%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,700 per year

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£16700 Per year

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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University , Oxford

Oxford Brookes is one of the most exciting universities in the UK, highly regarded for the quality and breadth of its curriculum,...

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Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0BP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oxford  1.3 miles away

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