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MSc Paramedic Science (Pre-Registration)

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This exciting new course provides an opportunity for those who have already undertaken a health-related degree to undertake paramedic education. Paramedics are an integral and ever-evolving part of the NHS workforce and work as autonomous practitioners, able to conduct complex examinations and undertake diagnostic management procedures. Paramedics work in a multitude of environments, providing urgent and emergency care to patients across the lifespan. This two-year program is the first of its kind in the North of England and was developed in conjunction with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust. It provides strong post-course employability as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP). The course provides a wealth of practice placement opportunities in both ambulance and non-ambulance settings. This pre-registration course enables you to commence study at Masters level, the first of its kind within the North of England to offer this paramedic course Masters level students are expected to engage with more complex concepts, beyond that of a Bachelor's degree, and learners are required to be complete practitioners, capable of leading change and improving the service quality. Course detail

General Eligibility

Entry requirements for this course are normally:

  • An Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant human or health related subject

  • Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over

  • A conditional offer will be made upon completion of an APEL portfolio

  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme

  • Relevant prior experience in a health environment

  • Potential to study at master’s level

  • Evidence of recent study (within 5 years)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Stage 1

Core modules:

  • Foundations of Paramedic Practice

  • Contemporary Concepts in Paramedic Practice

  • Paramedic Practice 1

2 Stage 2

Core modules:

  • Assessment and Care of the Acute and Critically Ill

  • Enhancing Paramedic Practice

  • Paramedic Practice 2

3 Stage 3

Core modules:

  • Leadership and Management in Paramedic Practice

  • Care of Special Circumstance and Vulnerable Groups

  • Paramedic Practice 3

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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