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Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year

Entry requirements


32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).

In combination with other level 3 qualifications

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject

32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject.

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)

MM

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

MM

Science subject

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

PPP

Science subject

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

M,M

Science subject

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

MM

Science subject

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

P,P,P

Science subject

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

PPP

Science related subject.

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

P,P,P

Science subject

In combination with other level 3 qualifications

32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject.

T Level

P

Science related subject.

UCAS Tariff

32-48

32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time including foundation year | 2024

Subject

Paramedic science

Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. This 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.

Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science.

- 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

Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. Students completing the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year course will normally progress to year 1 of BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Assessment methods

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The Uni


Course location:

University of Plymouth

Department:

School of Health Professions

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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.

30%
Paramedic science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Health sciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

58%
Staff make the subject interesting
65%
Staff are good at explaining things
50%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
79%
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

52%
Library resources
81%
IT resources
54%
Course specific equipment and facilities
8%
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
22%
Male students
78%
Female students
58%
2:1 or above
5%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Health sciences (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,250
high
Average annual salary
99%
med
Employed or in further education
94%
high
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

50%
Health associate professionals
45%
Therapy professionals
4%
Caring personal services

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Health sciences (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£29k

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£29k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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