Course summary
One of the largest courses of its kind in the UK, St George's Paramedic Science BSc degree combines workplace learning with academic study and practical skills training. It is designed to develop you into an effective clinician capable of responding to a wide range of situations, such as minor illness, long-term conditions, mental health and social care. You will spend time on placements in diverse clinical settings, such as with the London Ambulance Service (LAS) as well as various hospital departments (including accident and emergency), theatre and maternity, as well community placements such as GP surgeries and mental health units. Practical skills training takes place in our dedicated paramedic simulation centre, which features an immersion room, clinical skills lab and simulation suite including two replica ambulances. The centre enables students to learn skills, practice scenarios and be involved in simulations in a range of different environments. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course provides eligibility to apply for registration on graduation. Course highlights
- Specialist facilities include a state-of-the-art paramedic simulation centre comprising home environments, ambulances and immersive rooms with the use of professional role players, to allow students to learn clinical skills and practise techniques in a safe environment.
- Placement with the London Ambulance Service, with additional placements spread in hospital wards, theatres, A&E, maternity units, cardiac care units, intensive care units and a variety of community-based settings.
Modules
Modules covered throughout the three years of this course provide an introduction to the basic theories underpinning the health sciences, and specialist teaching in subjects related to paramedic science. Practice placements form an integral part of the course and are completed in a range of ambulance and hospital clinical settings. Once enrolled on the course, you can apply for student membership of the British Paramedic Association, the UK’s professional body for paramedics. This can be upgraded to full membership following graduation and registration with the Health Professions Council. You can find further information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/paramedic-science#modules
Assessment method
You can find detailed information about assessment methods for this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/paramedic-science#study
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Paramedics, College of
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B781
- Institution code:
- S49
- Campus name:
- St George's, University Of London
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - BBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - BB
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/paramedic-science#entry-criteria
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
You can find detailed information about what to expect from a St George's MMI (multiple mini interview) on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/how-to-apply/multiple-mini-interview-mmis
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 7 | 7.0 overall (including minimum 7.0 in Writing and a 6.5 in all other components) |
English language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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Additional fee information
Provider information
St George's, University of London
Cranmer Terrace
Wandsworth
SW17 0RE