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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
High Wycombe Campus
Full Time
Jan 2028
3 Year
Our BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course can lead you towards a fulfilling and meaningful career. You’ll gain the skills and experience you need to become a frontline healthcare professional, helping patients who require emergency care with the support of your team.Throughout your time on the course you will be supported by experienced tutors, you’ll also have the opportunity to complete placements in supervised urgent and emergency care settings.The experience you’ll gain at BNU is unique and focused on helping you gain the skills you need to answer the demands of the NHS. We combine academic theory, simulated patient care and practice-based experience to make sure you’re fully prepared to step into the paramedic role.We work with clinical partners like the South-Central Ambulance Service, NHS Foundation Trust and London Ambulance Service to offer you unique learning experiences that develop your confidence and help you understand the day to day life of a paramedic.BNU gives you the opportunity to delve into the practical world of healthcare and understand how to provide for a broad range of illnesses and injuries in urgent, emergency and unscheduled care settings.
This module aims to provide you with the academic skills and understanding to be successful in your undergraduate studies. Using evidence-based practice as a platform, you'll develop the ability to search for and identify suitable literature, begin to examine the quality of evidence and start to apply that knowledge to your clinical studies.
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the essential human anatomy and physiology required for paramedic practice. You'll study anatomical terminology, major organ systems, mechanisms of homeostatic control and the fundamental biosciences that underpin clinical practice.
You'll study: concepts associated with health psychology; sociology of health & illness; health equity; social, psychological & cultural influences affecting health; things that influence & impact on people's health and well-being; key sociological & psychological concepts to enable an understanding of health behaviours and health behaviour change.
This module equips you with the knowledge, understanding, and clinical skills required for paramedic practice. It prepares you to work safely within unscheduled, urgent, and emergency care settings, with a focus on the fundamental assessment and management of a broad range of conditions. The module also provides a foundation for continued professional development and deeper learning at Level 5.
This module aims to provide you with a detailed understanding of the 12-leadelectrocardiogram (ECG), including analysis and interpretation in the context of urgent andemergency care. Gain confidence and competence in 12-lead ECG analysis in the urgent and emergency care setting, including the management of a range of cardiac conditions.
This module aims to summarise all clinical and professional elements expected for this level of study. You will present an e-portfolio of evidence on how you have met or exceeded the pre-determined threshold level for progression to the next stage of study.The required evidence will include the following (not limited to) requirements:required clinical competence in highlighted areasattendance and engagement recordsclinical feedback from mentorsevidence of attending clinical professional developmentpersonal reflective accountsaction plans and objective settingsPersonal Development Plans of achieving/working towards professional requirements.The evidence portfolio will be reviewed by a panel which may include representatives from the following: academic team members, clinical partner representatives, interdisciplinary representatives, and service users.
Building on modules studied at Level 4, you'll develop clinical paramedic skills and your ability to assess and manage a range of medical and trauma emergencies. You'll focus on how to deliver high-performance resuscitation and management of emergencies in the prehospital setting. Simulation and clinical skills practice will be a core component.
Building on the anatomy & physiology introduced at Level 4, you'll apply that knowledge to a broad range of conditions considering the pathophysiology and biologic basis for disease in adults and children. Case-based discussions & seminars will explore the aetiology and pathogenesis of a range of conditions & how they manifest across the age range.
You'll learn about quantitative and qualitative research approaches, improvement methodology and critical analysis of literature. Healthcare practice can be defended and improved through the ability to appraise & incorporate the evidence-base into clinical practice. You'll develop a proposal which you'll implement for you dissertation at Level 6.
You'll develop your knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics in paramedic practice. You'll study: legislation & safe administration of medicines within the remit of a paramedic; the detailed mechanisms of drug action including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; how to confidently apply the law and medicines knowledge to patients in practice.
This module gives you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and understanding gained on the Medical Emergencies, Trauma and Resuscitation module with patients in clinical practice. It also includes taught content on complex patient groups (paediatrics and maternity) and facilitates learning in practice at complimentary placements in these areas.
You'll have the chance to apply the knowledge and understanding gained on the Medical Emergencies, Trauma and Resuscitation module with patients in clinical practice. The module also includes taught content on complex patient groups (end of life care and mental health) and facilitate learning in practice at complimentary placements in these areas.
This module aims to summarise all clinical and professional elements expected for this level of study. You will present an e-portfolio of evidence on how you have met or exceeded the pre-determined threshold level for progression to the next stage of study.The required evidence will include the following (not limited to) requirements:required clinical competence in highlighted areasattendance and engagement recordsclinical feedback from mentorsevidence of attending clinical professional developmentpersonal reflective accountsaction plans and objective settingsPersonal Development Plans of achieving/working towards professional requirements.The evidence portfolio will be reviewed by a panel which may include representatives from the following: academic team members, clinical partner representatives, interdisciplinary representatives, and service users.
You'll develop your knowledge of the legal, ethical & professional issues in paramedic practice. You'll examine the relationship of law and medicine together with the interplay of medical ethics, analyse the development of medical negligence and consent to medical treatment as well as international medical ethics issues arising from birth to death.
This module offers an introduction to leadership, mentoring and education in clinical settings, including a critical exploration of effective leadership in clinical practice. As a soon-to-be registrant, you'll study the foundation skills to mentor others in clinical practice, including coaching and professional development.
You'll study how to operate as an effective newly qualified paramedic in a range of settings and the value of multi-professional working & how to make successful referrals to other professionals/clinical settings. You'll study non-emergency aspects of paramedic practice including minor illness & injuries, and the management of long-term conditions.
Produce an in-depth proposal for a research or improvement project. This module guides you through the process of designing and proposing a project within the healthcare sector. You will develop and record a search strategy and then review relevant papers. Pitch the project in the style of a conference presentation.
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