BSC (HONS) Paramedic Science

The BSC (HONS) Paramedic Science course at Anglia Ruskin University is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a competent and compassionate paramedic. The course covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, clinical assessment and management, and advanced life support techniques. Students will gain practical experience through clinical placements and simulations, preparing them for the demands of working in the field. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to work as paramedics in a variety of settings, including emergency medical services, hospitals, and research institutions.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions, and clinical placements. Students will be expected to complete a range of assessments, including written exams, practical tests, and presentations. The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC), ensuring that graduates are eligible to register as paramedics in the UK.

Discover why Anglia Ruskin University is the perfect choice for your paramedic science education.

Anglia Ruskin University is a leading provider of healthcare education, with a strong reputation for producing skilled and compassionate professionals. The university's state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff provide students with an ideal learning environment. Located in Cambridge, the university is easily accessible from across the UK and offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students financially.

Our exciting Paramedic Science degree course will teach you the skills you need to work as a Paramedic. You'll get practical experience by using our modern skills laboratories, mannequins, and specialist equipment, and back it up with the theory you learn in the lecture theatre. Then you'll apply both theory and practice to your clinical placements with local ambulance trusts. You'll be placed with either East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust or London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. As well as your ambulance placement you'll also experience other types of placement including critical care, maternity, and emergency departments. You'll get expert guidance from supportive tutors, including practicing professionals, you'll learn to work as a multidisciplinary team, reflecting the real-life working environment. Our Paramedic Science degree is designed and delivered by our team of Paramedic academics and practitioners with input from our partner ambulance services. It's approved by the Health & Care Professions Council, so you'll be eligible to apply for registration to work as a Paramedic as soon as you graduate.

112 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels (or equivalent), including Science (Biology preferred). 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English, Maths, and Science.