Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
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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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Keen to make a difference to people’s lives? If you’re caring, an effective communicator, and you thrive in challenging environments where no two days are the same, our Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) course is for you. Paramedics are Allied Health Professionals who assess, treat, manage, refer, and discharge patients who require acute, chronic or specialist services across urgent and emergency care environments. Our three-year course, which was designed and written by qualified paramedics provides ...Read more

Keen to make a difference to people’s lives? If you’re caring, an effective communicator, and you thrive in challenging environments where no two days are the same, our Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) course is for you. Paramedics are Allied Health Professionals who assess, treat, manage, refer, and discharge patients who require acute, chronic or specialist services across urgent and emergency care environments. Our three-year course, which was designed and written by qualified paramedics provides theoretical, practical and placement learning opportunities across a range of practice environments. You’ll be taught by an experienced team of paramedic lecturers and practitioners who are currently working in practice, providing you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to respond to a diverse range of patients across a variety of settings. The course will be responsive to local, regional, and national changes to emergency services and healthcare, to provide you with the most comprehensive skills and knowledge.


Why Study Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

Designed to give you the skills and expertise to become a paramedic and provide care, on the frontline, to those who need it most. During your studies, you’ll discover a range of paramedic skills and concepts, and make the most of our established, strong relationship with the local Ambulance Trust, via career-enhancing practice placements. Plus, in 2024, the University’s new Daphne Steele Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus. This will allow our Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) students to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities. This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and work as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP).


Professional Bodies

This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).


Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.


Not quite ready to start Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)?

Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Paramedic Science.

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55/101
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65th
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Amy
02 Nov 23

Freshers week wasnt very good so it was hard to make new friends when i moved and the only accomodation that has events is storthes hall..Read more

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Ellie
02 Nov 23

I love that the university provides us with many different facilities that will further are learning and we are able to have many different opportunities that many other..Read more

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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including a Biological Science or Physical Education, excluding General Studies and AS levels. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including an A Level Biological Science or Physical Education at a minimum grade B and, excluding General Studies and AS Levels. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above, 30 of which must be passed at Distinction and must include Distinctions in at least 21 credits in Biological Science.

128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a Biological Science at Higher Level at Grade 6.

in Applied Science (must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment) or DDM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment).

in Health or Healthcare Science.

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£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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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