Course summary

Why choose Herts? Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accreditation: You will be eligible to apply for registration on completion of the MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration), subject to our application approval. Specialist facilities: Benefit from experiential learning through our simulation areas and clinical skills labs. Frontline experience: Gain clinical experience through our excellent partnership with the London Ambulance Service. About the course Our exciting MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration) degree is for graduates with a degree in a relevant health or scientific field wishing to extend their knowledge, skills and clinical expertise to become a paramedic. Paramedics are highly skilled healthcare practitioners, providing urgent or emergency care in a wide range of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environments. The course encourages the study of medical, behavioural and sociological sciences, enabling you to understand the holistic aspects of patient care. Successful completion of this two-year, full-time master's in paramedic science will enable to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic, to deliver treatment to patients with urgent, emergency and unscheduled healthcare needs. Why choose this course? Develop the knowledge and skills to qualify as a newly registered paramedic. Benefit from our excellent partnership with the London Ambulance Service for placement opportunities. Be inspired by a highly experienced and research-active paramedic teaching team and academic staff. Enjoy practice-based learning, supported by experienced paramedic practice educators. Learn through specialist simulation facilities. Leverage our world-wide family of paramedic science alumni. Eligible to apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund, including a training grant.