Paramedic Science
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: B945 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent in a Science subject)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Science modules.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent GCSE Science grade C/4 or equivalent
128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-level or equivalent qualification in a Science subject.
128 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications including A-level or equivalent in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Science modules.
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent in a Science subject)
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About this course
Today’s Paramedic is a highly skilled healthcare practitioner, who provides high quality urgent or emergency care to patients in a wide range of exciting, fast-paced and challenging environments. The Paramedic profession is at the forefront of the developing modern NHS, with paramedics extending their role in to an increasing range of new and exciting areas.
This course aims to provide a full-time, three-year route to achieving the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science by combining all the components required paramedic registration in this unified programme of study.
Your learning will include a blend of face to face tuition in university, alongside blended and independent learning activities to support your learning. You will also spend a significant amount of time on placement, predominantly with your practice educator within the ambulance service but also in a range of additional placements that will compliment your experience.
Upon successful completion of this 3-year BSc (Honours) Programme, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
Modules
This course aims to provide a full-time, three-year route to achieving the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science by combining all the components required paramedic registration in this unified programme of study.
120 credits will be completed at each level (4, 5 and 6).
Year One, Level 4:
Foundations of Paramedic Practice (40 Credits)
Human Life Science (20 Credits)
Personal and Professional Identity (20 Credits)
Biopsychosocial Basis of Disease (20 Credits)
Legal & Ethical Practice in Care (20 Credits)
Year Two, Level 5:
Developing Paramedic Practice (40 Credits)
Pharmacology in Practice (20 Credits)
Research and Evidence Based Practice (20 Credits)
Public Health & Wellbeing (20 Credits)
Paediatric and obstetric practice (20 Credits)
Year Three, Level 6:
Enhancing Paramedic Practice (20 Credits)
Preparation for Professional Practice (20 Credits)
Speciality Practice (20 Credits)
Managing Complexity in Practice (20 Credits)
Dissertation (40 Credits)
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