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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Queen Margaret University
Full Time
08-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Queen Margaret University
Full time
08-SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
The role of the paramedic is to assess, treat and manage people in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Paramedics work in a wide range of environments and may work alone or within a team of other health and social care professionals. The new
BSc Paramedic Sciencecourse will provide students with the necessary skills and competencies to deliver out of hospital care in a range of health settings as a member of an integrated health and social care team. To do this QMU works closely with the Scottish Ambulance Service. Over the three years you will learn how to respond safely and effectively in emergency and non-emergency situations. You will develop skills of assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of people. Your learning will be underpinned by evidence. Topics in the course include: biological sciences, management of health and illness, communication skills, person-centred practice, leadership and management. We will help you to develop as a critically thinking, reflective professional who is able to work independently or part of a team.
Why QMU?-
An innovative and exciting course that will prepare the next generation of paramedic clinicians: This course was developed in response to the need for all paramedics in Scotland entering the profession from 2021 to have an ordinary (BSc level) degree. This is because the role of the paramedic is expanding beyond acute trauma and will have increasing focus on the management of long term conditions, mental health support, support of older persons and preventing hospital admissions. -
An interprofessional learning experience: You will learn alongside students from a wide range of other health and social care professional courses, unrivalled in any other university in Scotland.-
Professional links: QMU works closely with local health and social care practice partners including Scottish Ambulance Service, NHS Lothian and NHS Borders.-
Great facilities: You will benefit from QMU's modern surroundings and have access to specialist clinical teaching facilities.-
Staff expertise: You will learn from experienced academic staff with clinical currency and research expertise: -
Excellent student support: A supportive learning culture that creates a ‘community feeling’ and promotes learner resilience and wellbeing.-
Professional registration: The course will prepare students to undertake the full scope of practice for a paramedic leading to eligibility for them to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council(HCPC).-
NEW: Guardian University Guide 2024 ranks QMU's Paramedic Science as 1st in the UK scoring highest on teaching satisfaction, feedback satisfaction and staff to student ratio.Please note due to placement requirements we are unable to accept international applications for this course. This is due to limitations on placement length for student visas for UK study
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Required subjects: To include Biology and a discursive subject, such as English or History. Also, English and Maths required at GCSE grade C or 4 and second science preferred at GCSE if not studied at Higher level.
Required subjects: To include Human Biology or Biology and a discursive subject, such as English, History, RMPS, Modern Studies, or Philosophy. Also, English and Maths required at National 5 grade C and second science preferred at National 5 if not studied at Higher level.
Pass required for Access in science subject. Also, English and Maths at GCSE grade C or 4.
Required subjects: To include Biology and a discursive subject, such as English or History. Also, English and Maths required and second science preferred at Ordinary Level grade O4 or Higher Level grade H5 if not studied at Higher level.
In science subjects. Also, English and Maths at GCSE grade C or 4.
In Science subject, preferably including Biology. Also, English and Maths required at National 5 grade C.
In Science subject, preferably including Biology. Also, English and Maths required at National 5 grade C.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£17,325 per year
Students from International
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