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Paramedic Science at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary

  • Combine theory with practice to meet the challenges of integrated patient care.
  • Learn to assess, stabilise, treat and manage patients in an accident or emergency.
  • Meet the future healthcare agenda through digital competence.
  • Study an integrated curriculum with other healthcare professions.
  • Apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
From learning to deliver a baby to resuscitating a patient whose heart has stopped, every day is different as a paramedic. The BSc in Paramedic Science is our pre-registration programme for this rewarding career – innovative and challenging, with a mix of university and practice-based learning. The full honours award entitles you to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic. Accredited by: Health and Care Professions Council, the (HCPC). This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics. Graduates are eligible to apply to register with the HCPC and to apply to become members of the College of Paramedics. You must be registered with the HCPC in order to practise as a paramedic in the UK. How you learn This course is designed to promote independent learning, supporting you to explore knowledge and develop your skills and attitudes in meaningful ways for your professional development. You’ll learn with, from and about students on other health and social care courses in the faculty – helping you understand how knowledge is applied when health professionals work together. You learn through:
  • Practicals, seminars and lectures
  • Digitally enabled online materials
  • Online webinars
  • Practice-based learning experiences
  • Peer-supported practice and study
  • Simulated learning environments
Key Themes In your first year, you’ll immerse yourself in understanding both your professional identity and the socioeconomic backgrounds of service users. You’ll delve into the intricacies of the body's systems, learning about potential dysfunctions and how to apply foundational assessment techniques, basic skills and treatments. Throughout the year you’ll receive support from practice educators as they gain practical experience during placements. In your second year you’ll incorporate pharmacological interventions and more complex paramedic skills into your practice. You’ll become adept at assessing and treating trauma patients, as well as learning about major incident response. In your third year you’ll prepare for your final project in an area of personal interest or importance, while continuing to solidify your learning through practical placements. You’ll study specialised patient groups such as paediatrics, maternity and mental health cases. You’ll refine your paramedic skills and explore treatment pathways in greater detail, consolidating your learning through diverse placement experiences. Applied learning Live Projects You’ll apply the theory you study to practice-based learning experiences. Here you’ll develop critical and ethical approaches to your practice – preparing you to become a life-long, competent professional. These experiences are compulsory to achieve the course’s practice-based learning outcomes. They’ll help you build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity and curiosity. They’ll take place in different practice-based learning environments – reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered. This might include simulated learning and virtual placements, alongside real-world experience of services delivered face to face to service users.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Year 1 Compulsory modules Clinical Placement Practice 1 Collaboration For Individual And Community Wellbeing Foundations Of Paramedic Practice 1A Foundations Of Paramedic Practice 1B Personal And Professional Development Year 2 Compulsory modules Assessing And Addressing Complexity In Practice Clinical Placement Practice 2 Developing Paramedic Practice 2A Developing Paramedic Practice 2B Evidence And Enquiry For Practice Final year Compulsory modules Clinical Placement Practice 3 Complexity & Leadership In Professional Practice Independant Paramedic Practice Specialist Populations In Paramedic Practice The Advancing Professional

Assessment method

Coursework | Practical

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Paramedics, College of

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B780
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If you are in the process of completing the FdSc Professional Practice in Health and Social Care at one of our partner colleges and are looking to progress your career as a registered professional, we would welcome an application from you. Please note the different application routes below: Completing the level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care means you can apply via UCAS to be considered for entry at Year 1 of your chosen professional degree. Completing the full two year FdSc to level 5 means you can apply to be considered for entry in to Year 2 of this professional degree. This is a direct application process in accordance with the partnership arrangement between Sheffield Hallam University and your college, not via UCAS. Please note that places to commence this course in Year 2 are limited. Other equivalent qualifications are considered individually, and include previous degrees that are grade 2.2 or above.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/paramedic-science/bsc-honours-paramedic-science/full-time

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Occupational Health Screening: You will need to undertake occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. As part of this assessment you are expected to provide all relevant, truthful and accurate information to ensure a safe environment for yourself and service users. Immunisations: You must undertake a programme of immunisations as required by the Department of Health and meet the immunisation and immunity requirements of placement providers. This will be provided by the University free of charge. Please obtain details of your immunisation history from your doctor so you can submit this during your Occupational Health Screening. Other professional suitability information: Your full enrolment on your course will be confirmed when the Professional Issues Team have verified that your Enhanced DBS Disclosure (and overseas criminal record check where relevant) indicates that you are suitable to work with vulnerable groups including children and clearance from your health screening has been received. If your personal circumstances change in relation to any of the professional requirements, from when you apply to the end of your course, please tell the Professional Issues team immediately by calling 0114 225 5637 or emailing [email protected]. Disability support: We strongly recommend that you tell us about any long term health conditions, learning difficulty or disability you may have. This is so we can assess whether we can deliver the course in such a way that you can meet the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency and take part without disadvantage both in University and on placement. You can contact our disability coordinator on 0114 225 2588 to explore any issues you may have, or you can contact our university disabled student support team on 0114 225 3964 (voice and Minicom).

Interview

If your application is shortlisted you will be required to complete an additional task before being considered to attend an interview. This task is to produce and submit a 2 minute (maximum) video answering the following questions: Tell us what you know about the profession, and why do you want to join? View our interview guidance to ensure you understand the interviews process and how you can prepare for this.

Other

Experience: Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview. Reference: You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution with your UCAS application. Course enrolment - professional requirements: Before enrolling you must fully declare the following information on the pre-admission declaration form provided during the admissions process: unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website. involvement in disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or education establishments involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations enrolment on a health or social work professional course at another University Pre-course Day: After completing the above professional checks, if you reside in the UK it is important for you to make every reasonable attempt to attend a Pre-Course Day event to undertake the next stage of the professional requirements for your course. The pre-course day is also a good opportunity to meet fellow applicants on the health & social care courses who will be starting their studies at the same time as you, as well as some current students and teaching staff. We will look forward to welcoming you on the day.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. Please note that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/paramedic-science/bsc-honours-paramedic-science/full-time


Student Outcomes

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84%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
94%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Paramedic Science at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS