Paramedic Science
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: B784 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Grade B at Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Some PE A Levels may also be considered. 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science.
Pass 45 at Level 3 to include 36 at Distinction of which 15 must be in Biology (we may also consider 15 in Chemistry or 15 in Physics). Remainder to be at Merit or above. Must also have GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4
Considered at confirmation
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include 5 at HL Biology or Chemistry or Physics English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include Biology or Human Biology. We may also consider Chemistry or Physics English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Considered at confirmation
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be science/health related. 144 UCAS points.
Considered in combination
112 to 128 Points to include 2 Advanced Highers to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics English, Maths and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers. English, Maths and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent
T Level
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be Distinction overall to include a Grade B from 1st year Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Including Grade B at Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Some PE A Levels may also be considered. 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science.
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About this course
Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. The BSc Paramedic Science course at the University of Plymouth offers a forward-looking programme of study, which aims to prepare you for the workplace by developing your decision-making capabilities, clinical knowledge, and skills base.
This fast developing and dynamic profession presents many opportunities to specialise within a variety of challenging healthcare environments. As such, you will have the opportunity of gaining valuable experience in a variety of exciting placement areas such as primary/acute care, mental health and ambulance services, to name a few; this range of experience will enable you build confidence and competence, in preparation for entry into the profession following completion of your degree.
* Benefit from our experienced teaching team's range of academic and clinical areas of special interest and research.
* Study a contemporary curriculum focusing on providing quality patient care.
* Develop leadership and management skills.
* Access our fully equipped clinical skills suites, simulation areas and student ambulance.
* Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
* Learn on a course that has service user and carer involvement at its core.
* Take advantage of the University’s excellent online resources, library, IT facilities and support services.
Modules
In your first year, you will develop knowledge enabling you to develop into the paramedic role, such as anatomy and physiology, risk assessment, professional issues and effective communication. You will also learn the theory and skills leading to basic assessment and management of patients.
In your second year, you will build on the skills learnt in year 1, developing your theoretical knowledge in relation to the assessment and management of medical and trauma patients. This year addresses the contemporary focus of the need for paramedics to understand mental health emergencies. It also introduces you to concepts behind evidence based practice and sees the commencement of your group research projects.
In your final year you will continue the group research project, collecting data and reporting on it. Year 3 aims to advance your knowledge about clinical decision making and prepare you for educating future learners in practice. You will also continue to improve your knowledge of medical conditions and pathophysiology, as well as your scope of practice in relation to clinical skills.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website.
Assessment methods
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
Extra funding
The Government is issuing Health Professions students on courses from 2020 a payment of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not have to pay back. A further £3,000 of funding a year is available for eligible students. Find out more about the bursary at www.gov.uk/government/news/paramedic-students-will-get-5000-support-payment-each-year
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University of Plymouth
School of Health Professions
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