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Paramedic Science at Glasgow Caledonian University - UCAS

Course summary

The modern paramedic treats and cares for people locally, or in their home, to assist in reducing avoidable hospital admissions, as well as for emergency situations. Throughout this challenging and exciting programme you will learn alongside other healthcare practitioners reflecting the collaborative nature of working in a modern healthcare system. BSc Paramedic Science is the first full time undergraduate degree of its kind in Scotland. Our state of the art simulation laboratory, including high fidelity mannequins and technology will give you an authentic learning experience delivered by excellent lecturers from a variety of clinical backgrounds. Practice based education within the Scottish Ambulance Service in addition to a range of placements within health and social care will allow you to link and enhance the theory and practical knowledge and skills gained in teaching time.

Professional bodies

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

  • Health and Care Professions Council

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Application codes

Course code:
B950
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Associate Ambulance Practitioners (AAPs) or technicians please contact [email protected] for further guidance

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

OTHER COURSES SWAP ACCESS – SWAP Paramedic Science and Healthcare, Health and Life Science, Introduction to Medicine, Chemical and Life Sciences.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

as well as the Occupational Health check there is also a Fitness assessment due to students being required to lift heavy equipment and at times having to work alone. Health check to be done by the University

Interview

Proposed Interview Dates: TBC

Other

A student should be 17 by the start of their first clinical placement (January after programme starts)


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
95%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1
EU £15200 Year 1
International £15200 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

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Sponsorship information

The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university

Paramedic Science at Glasgow Caledonian University - UCAS