Paramedic Science
Bournemouth University
UCAS Code: 86G3 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject.
112 - 128 tariff points in a required subject with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades including 15 level 3 credits in a required subject.
104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 - 32 points including grade H5 in a required subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*) in a required subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM) in a required subject
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*) in a required subject
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM) in a required subject
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 40 points from an A level in a required subject.
112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers, including 40 points in a required subject.
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health, Healthcare Science or Science
UCAS Tariff
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Required subjects: A-Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physical Education, Life Science, Sport & Exercise Science BTEC Extended Diploma: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway, Sport & Exercise Science Cambridge Technical Diploma or Extended Diploma: Health & Social Care C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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About this course
**Our degree is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register as a qualified practitioner.**
**Why study BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at BU?**
- The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability, throughout your three years.
- Experience over 2,000 hours of placement experience throughout the course in a diverse array of settings.
- This course is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the HCPC, so you will be able to register as a qualified practitioner once you graduate.
- Practice in state-of-the-art facilities at our brand-new Bournemouth Gateway Building, including a newly built ambulance simulation suite, hospital wards and community home settings.
- There are opportunities to undertake training and exercises at external locations across the region and you'll be career ready, with 100% of students being in employment or further education 15 months after graduation. (DiscoverUni 2023)
- As well as providing emergency care for critically ill patients, you will develop advanced assessment and decision-making skills so you can decide the appropriate referral method for less seriously unwell patients.
**Funding support**: Paramedic Science students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
Modules
First year core units include; Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology for Paramedics, Foundations for Professional Practice and Research, Patient Assessment Fundamentals, Emergency Care Fundamentals and Paramedic Practice Portfolio 1.
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