Course Overview

Pursue a rewarding career by gaining the knowledge and expertise to become a key member of the workforce within the health and social care system. DMU has more than 50 years of experience in delivering high-quality health professional education and you will be taught by paramedic lecturers as well as other healthcare professionals, such as midwives, nurses, and doctors. You will also benefit from specialist equipment on campus, including mock ambulances and iPad-based advanced life support simulators. Study a range of topics, from foundations of ambulance practice and trauma and resuscitative care to pediatrics and child health. Strong links and integrated work placements will allow you to put theory into practice.

General Eligibility

GCSEs

• Five GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths, English and Science. 

Passes in Functional Skills and Key Skills qualifications at level 2 in maths and English can be accepted as equivalents.

Plus one of the following:

A levels

• A minimum of 128 UCAS points with one A Level Grade B or above in a natural science (Psychology accepted, but not Sociology).

T Level

• Distinction in Healthcare Science (with an optional module in ‘Assisting with healthcare science' (not optical care services)

BTEC

• Extended Diploma in Applied Science at DDM

Access course

• Pass QAA Accredited Access to HE Diploma in Science or Access to HE Diploma in Medicine & Healthcare with 45 level 3 credits at Distinction.

GCSE English and Maths at grade C(4) are required as separate qualifications.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 7 in all components when you start the course is essential.