Paramedic Science BSc
University of the West of Scotland
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Bachelor of Science - BSc

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Lanarkshire Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science - BSc

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Lanarkshire Campus

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**OVERVIEW**This programme will run in September 2023 subject to confirmation from Scottish Government. The BSc Paramedic Science will help you develop confidence, compassion and the skills required to deliver high-quality care for a challenging career in frontline emergency care as a paramedic.On successfully completing this degree you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).**Special Notice for Applicants**Due to the special ...Read more


OVERVIEW

This programme will run in September 2023 subject to confirmation from Scottish Government. The BSc Paramedic Science will help you develop confidence, compassion and the skills required to deliver high-quality care for a challenging career in frontline emergency care as a paramedic.On successfully completing this degree you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).


Special Notice for Applicants

Due to the special contractual arrangements between the University and NHS Education for Scotland (NES), we are only permitted to recruit Scottish applicants on the BSc Paramedic Science.


PRACTICAL FOCUS

You’ll put the academic theory learned in the classroom into practice in our Lanarkshire Campus’s state-of-the-art clinical simulation environments including our immersive suite and dedicated paramedic clinical skills labratoryYou’ll undertake a wide variety of practice-based education experiences over the three years of this programme, which will be split between ambulance and non-ambulance placements across a range of placement areas. While on practice-based learning, you will be working full-time and experience the 24/7 continuum of care supported by trained health care professionals. This will allow you to get 'hands-on' practical experience of working with a range of different service users and health professionals as you progress from dependent to independent practice.Practice-based opportunities will be based within the Scottish Ambulance Service and in a range of associated health and social care settings across Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway and LanarkshireOpportunities to work within a team of healthcare professionals will help you develop an integrated approach to health and social care approaches required for contemporary paramedic practice


PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The degree is also approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). The HCPC is the UK regulator which protects the public by maintaining a register of health and care professionals who meet our standards for their training, professional skills, behaviour and health. It regulates and protects a number of health and care professions, including paramedics.As an accredited course, this course meets the academic requirements to become registered as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).


CAREER PROSPECTS


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This course will prepare you for a career as a paramedic that can progress to a wide variety of clinical roles in health and social care, service management or, education and research.Further career options include working in primary or secondary care, events medicine and providing medical cover for a range of industries such as the sports and entertainment sector, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities.

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128th

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

27 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Including Biology or Human Biology.

Including Biology or Human Biology.

Including Biology or Human Biology.

With 3 subjects at Higher Level, including Biology or Human Biology.

Including Biology or Human Biology.

HNC in a health or science related subject that includes Human Physiology/Biology.

HND Sport Therapy. Other health/science related subjects which include Biology/Human Physiology may also be considered.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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University of the West of Scotland
UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Blantyre  0.9 miles away
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