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Paramedic Science with Integrated Master's

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B

ABB in three A levels including B in Biology, Chemistry or Physical Education

Access to HE Diploma

D:30

122 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits

GCSE/National 4/National 5

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see the Keele website)

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physical Education, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, or Physical Education

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

T Level

D

Distinction in any of the following T levels: Health Healthcare Science Science

UCAS Tariff

128

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Paramedic science

This four-year integrated masters is at the forefront of paramedic science education in the UK. It prepares you for a career in fast-paced emergency, urgent, primary and community-based care settings.

**Why choose this course?**
- Endorsed by the College of Paramedics and Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council

- £5,000 non-repayable annual grant to support your studies

- Innovative integrated master’s course designed to help advance your career

- Facilities include a state-of-the-art anatomy and surgical training centre, emergency training ambulance and simulation houses

- Rotational clinical placement circuits in a range of practice areas

Develop the resilience, attitude, and competencies required to work at the frontline of healthcare. The role of contemporary paramedics is challenging and evolving, with an expectation that paramedics will deliver high-quality care in a variety of health and social care environments and organisations. You will be based in the School of Medicine, which embraces a multidisciplinary approach to education.

Paramedic Science with Integrated Masters at Keele combines a bachelor’s degree with a fourth year of study at master’s level where you will undertake advanced level modules. This additional year gives you the expertise for future career opportunities that could take you beyond working in the ambulance service, such as careers in leadership, management or research. The course aligns to the four pillars of advanced paramedic practice – clinical, leadership, education and research. Each pillar is associated with an array of future employment opportunities.

**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

The Uni


Course location:

Keele University

Department:

Keele (Central)

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

67%
Paramedic science

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Health sciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
100%
Staff are good at explaining things
60%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
33%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
73%
Course specific equipment and facilities
60%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
14%
Male students
86%
Female students
54%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
B

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Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

80%
Therapy professionals
4%
Science, engineering and production technicians
3%
Teaching and educational professionals

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