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Paramedic Science (Pre-reg) at University of Hertfordshire - UCAS

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.


Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in a science or health-related subject. GCSE English, Maths and Science at grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent). All applicants should normally have studied successfully at Level 6 or above in the five years prior to commencement of the programme, or demonstrable equivalent healthcare/scientific experience. An IELTS score of 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 achieved in any one band) or equivalent is required if English is not the first language.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Fees for Postgraduate Study 2025/26 https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/how-much-are-my-fees
Paramedic Science (Pre-reg) at University of Hertfordshire - UCAS