BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become a competent and compassionate paramedic. Students will learn how to assess and manage medical emergencies, including cardiovascular and respiratory problems, trauma, and paediatric cases. The course will also cover topics such as pharmacology, pathophysiology, and clinical governance. Students will gain practical experience through placements in ambulances, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic.

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The course is delivered by experienced paramedics and academics who have extensive knowledge of the field. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation suites and ambulance mock-ups. The course also includes opportunities for interprofessional learning and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

Unlocking Your Potential in Paramedicine at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of paramedicine education in the UK. The university's strong connections with local hospitals, ambulance services, and other healthcare organizations provide students with excellent placement opportunities and exposure to real-world clinical practice. The university's commitment to interprofessional learning and collaboration ensures that students are prepared for the demands of modern healthcare.

Our Paramedic Science course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an autonomous, effective, and safe paramedic. Clinical education is central to paramedic science and around 50% of your time will be in both ambulance and non-ambulance practice settings to help you develop in your profession and apply theory to current practice.

We have strong working links with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb), and you'll be spending most of your placement time working with professionals in this Trust. You'll also undertake some of your placement time working in the community, GP Practices, and secondary care, so you are exposed to the whole patient journey.

Upon successfully completing your degree, you will be a safe and competent paramedic able to work alone or as part of a team, applying your professional judgment and being accountable for your decisions.

A wide range of career opportunities is available following registration, for example, specialist clinical practice in critical care or urgent care, management, education, or research. Additionally, on successful completion of the course, there are opportunities within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing to progress to postgraduate study to extend your abilities in paramedic science or research through a Masters's in Research or a Doctoral degree.

A Levels BBC

BTEC DMM

Access 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate 29 Points

Combinations A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

Mathematics and English language at GCSE grade C/4 or above.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.