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

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3 Years

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

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University of Wolverhampton

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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This full-time course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Paramedic. On successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic. The course offers education and training in the rewarding, challenging and diverse role of a paramedic, teaching the essential emergency and urgent care skills that are needed for safe care delivery.The programme is ...Read more

This full-time course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to practice as a Paramedic. On successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic. The course offers education and training in the rewarding, challenging and diverse role of a paramedic, teaching the essential emergency and urgent care skills that are needed for safe care delivery.The programme is delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service who will provide you with experiential learning in the out-of-hospital unscheduled care environment. You will also have opportunities to develop skills in simulation and experience placements in the wider NHS. This course will prepare you for key aspects of the paramedic role including public interaction, contributions to all aspect of community and out-of-hospital care, and working in demanding conditions and challenging environments.Values consistent with the NHS constitution will be sought from applicants at interview.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
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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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
What students say
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Megan
27 Nov 24

I really love the support and communities that the uni has to offer, it's been really engaging and I get to learn more about people, the course and uni life. However, I would..Read more

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Charlotte
14 Nov 24

Great uni, great tutors and support..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:0,P:15 Grades / Points required

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

D*D* Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

- One subject from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Physics or Social Science.Subjects not accepted towards the BBC grade profile are Critical thinking, General Studies and the Extended Project.

- Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

o 112 UCAS Tariff points from either a Health of Science subject which must include a minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinctiono Applicants who achieve an Access to HE course stated above are not required to also have GCSE Science grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent.

o In a Care, Health, or Science subject (public uniformed services is not acceptable).

o In a Care, Health, or Science subject (public uniformed services is not acceptable).

o Pass grade profile with a core component score of A* in Health or Healthcare Science

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

Chemistry
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Biology
65%
Mathematics
35%
Psychology
20%
Physics
10%
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Megan
27 Nov 24
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I really love the support and communities that the uni has to offer, it's been really engaging and I get to learn more about people, the course and uni life. However, I would...
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Charlotte
14 Nov 24
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Great uni, great tutors and support...
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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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Admissions Unit Camp Street Wolverhampton WV1 1AD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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