8Nov
UndergraduateThis course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
A Brighton Paramedic Science degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll work in a fast-paced environment to assess patients’ conditions and make potentially lifesaving decisions about treatment and hospital transfer. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics, ensuring it covers all core areas and competencies. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a paramedic. At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Throughout the course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to qualify, with around 50% of the course spent on placement. Most placements are with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation, but other opportunities include working in areas such as mental health, paediatrics and primary care to ensure you gain a wide range of experience. You will also practise in our specialist facilities to build your confidence and knowledge through real-life scenarios. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Brighton’s paramedic graduates have successful careers working with patients, families and communities in primary care, acute care and critical care settings. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 95% of our paramedic graduates were in work or further study and 95% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as health professionals 15 months after their degree. *Top reasons to choose this course *
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics.
- Apply theory to practice on placement, with opportunities in areas such as mental health, the emergency department, operating theatres, paediatrics, maternity and primary care.
- Learn in specialist facilities which include a community flat and clinical skills and simulation suites.
- Collaborate with other health students as you would in the real world.
- Learn with a teaching team of experienced paramedics.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.
Modules
Year 1 In your first year of the Paramedic Science degree, you will combine weekly ambulance placements with classroom learning to build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, clinical skills and patient assessment. You will develop the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, effective care under supervision, while gaining hands-on experience in real emergency settings. Core modules Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology Social Science and Professional Practice Introduction to Clinical Skills for Paramedics Physical Assessment for Paramedics Clinical Sciences for Paramedics Clinical Practice for Paramedics Year 1 Year 2 In your first year of the Paramedic Science degree, you will combine weekly ambulance placements with classroom learning to build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, clinical skills and patient assessment. You will develop the knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, effective care under supervision, while gaining hands-on experience in real emergency settings. Core modules Primary and Urgent Care for Paramedics 1 Medical Emergencies Assessment and Management of the High Acuity Patient Care Across the Lifespan Primary and Urgent Care for Paramedics 2 Clinical Practice for Paramedics Year 2 Final year In your final year, you will consolidate your clinical expertise and prepare for the transition to becoming a confident, autonomous paramedic. You will explore leadership, interprofessional collaboration and contemporary healthcare challenges, while completing a research dissertation and continuing to develop your practice through advanced placements and simulation-based learning. Core modules Leadership, Management and Human Factors for Paramedics Collaborative Paramedic Practice in Contemporary Healthcare Dissertation for Paramedic Science Clinical Practice for Paramedics Year 3 Preparing for Paramedic Practice
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
29Jan
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:
- B780
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course does not take applications from International applicants who require a Tier 4 visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Deferred applications: We are not able to accept applications for deferred entry onto this course. If you wish to apply for a later year of entry, we recommend waiting until the admissions cycle for that year opens – this is usually in October of each year. Age requirements Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course commences.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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 | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
This course is eligible for an NHS bursary. For details see: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/learning-support-fund/new-student-funding
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT