8Mar
UndergraduateCourse summary
Developed in response to an increase in learning and training requirements for paramedics, this course is delivered in collaboration with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS). Learn the necessary skills that are in demand now and in the future, within unique remote and rural placement locations. As a Paramedic you will play an integral part in the National Health Service. Not only will you deliver front-line emergency care on road ambulances, you’ll also work in a number of advanced paramedic practice areas such as primary care and critical care. To meet the needs of this rapidly diversifying profession, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently deliver complex high quality care across the life-span to your local community. This is a varied, challenging and highly rewarding profession where you can make a positive impact to people’s lives.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
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:
- B950
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | All applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) minimum score of 7.0, with no component lower than 6.5 |
Further Information on English language requirements
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
This program is funded by the Scottish Government and therefore it is only available, at present, to Scottish domiciled students. Scottish domiciled students are not required to pay fees for this course.
Although a tuition fee is displayed, all costs for the course fee are met directly by the Scottish Government to the Institution, on the students behalf. Therefore students do not need to apply via SAAS for course fees but may choose to apply for living and support costs loan.
Provider information
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB