Paramedic Science
Ulster University
UCAS Code: B900 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
UCAS Code: B900 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
You may satisfy the requirement for the A-level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Access Diploma (120 credits) with an overall mark of 63%, to include one Level 3 Science module; NICATs Maths (25 credits) or Maths 1 & 2.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Profile to include Grade C or 4 (or above) in English, Mathematics, and Science. Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
HNC (BTEC)
HNC with overall Distinction to include 75 Distinctions in level 4/5 credits/units.
HND (BTEC)
HND with overall Merit to include 45 Distinctions in level 5 credits/units.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 25 points (12 at higher level).
112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) including English, Maths and Science at H6 or above if studied at Higher level (or O4 or above if studied at Ordinary Level). We do not accept Agricultural Science as an equivalent science for entry to this programme. We do not accept the QQI FETAC Level 5 Certificate for entry to this programme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall BTEC Extended Diploma (RQF) award profile DMM We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
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About this course
This three year full time course will provide you with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary to become a competent and confident paramedic who provides safe person centred care.
You will learn these knowledge and skills in supportive environments within the university during lectures, seminar and tutorials. You will also develop knowledge and skills through simulated learning in clinical skills rooms, a simulated ambulance learning environment and practice-based learning across a range of community, hospital and ambulance based services.
Throughout your course you will be supported by staff in the university and practice based learning settings to develop your ability to provide person centred care to people across all age ranges and levels of ability. You will gain experience working with people who have long term health conditions, people with acute medical and surgical health conditions and people with trauma related conditions. Through these learning experiences in university and practice-based settings you will develop the necessary knowledge, skills and professional behaviour to assess, plan, implement and evaluate competent, safe person centred care.
This course will prepare you to work as a paramedic across a growing range of health and social settings. Applicants for this course will need to meet the health and character requirements noted under 'Additional Entry Requirements'.
This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council
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The fees for this course are funded by the Department of Health (Northern Ireland).
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