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Paramedic Science at University of Greenwich - UCAS

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Course summary

Study paramedic science with us and benefit from our strong links with the London Ambulance Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service, where you will undertake your clinical work-based practice. This paramedic science degree, run by experienced paramedics and healthcare educators, will prepare you for challenging roles on the front line of emergency care. Our course combines academic study with clinical placements where a range of health professionals will assist in your paramedic training. Students studying at Avery Hill Campus will undertake a clinical work-based practice with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Medway Campus students will work with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. This degree will prepare you to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic. All paramedic science students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back. What you should know about this course:

  • 92% Overall Student Satisfaction in Paramedic Science (2022 National Student Survey)
  • Students studying this course can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
  • Make a difference to people's lives and work on the front line of emergency care.
  • Train to provide emergency care to those in critical need. Our NHS work placements give you vital on-the-job experience.
  • We prepare you to register as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Professional bodies

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

  • Health and Care Professions Council

How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

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

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/paramedic-science-bsc-hons#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Health checks

Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.

Interview

Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview

Other

Applicants will be required to provide an academic or professional reference and demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are also encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through work shadowing or observation either voluntary or paid. Applicants will need to provide evidence of possessing a full UK manual driving licence or be undertaking driving lessons. If undertaking driving lessons, applicants are obliged to obtain a full manual UK licence by the end of the first year.


English language requirements

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses


Student Outcomes

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79%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
87%
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 £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 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

These fees are currently set for 2024/25 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition to University for Undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

Paramedic Science at University of Greenwich - UCAS