Paramedic Science
University of East Anglia UEA
UCAS Code: B780 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. Science A Levels must include a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
in a Health, Care or Science subject, including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry.
Principal subjects and A Level combinations are considered - please contact us.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Sports, Exercise & Health Science. If no GCSE equivalent qualifications are held, offer will also include Mathematics and English Language requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted subjects at Extended Diploma are listed below. Please see UEA website for further information on other accepted combinations. Applied Human Biology (2018 RQF suite) – must include one of the following units: • Functional physiology • Diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies Applied Science (2010 QCF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Physiology of human body systems • Physiology of human regulation and reproduction • Diseases and infections Applied Science (2016 RQF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Physiology of human body systems • Human regulation and reproduction • Biological molecules and metabolic pathways • Diseases and infections Applied Science (2020 RQF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Principles and applications of biology II • Functional physiology of the human body system • Human reproduction and regulation • Biological molecules and metabolic pathways • Diseases and infections Fitness Services (2016 RQF suite) Sport (2010 QCF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Fitness testing for sport and exercise • Exercise, health and lifestyle • Sports injuries • Sports and exercise massage • Research investigation in sports and exercise sciences • Applied sport and exercise physiology Sport (2016 RQF suite) Sport and Exercise Science (2016 RQF suite) – must include both of the following units: • Specialised fitness training • Physical activity for individual and group-based exercise Sport and Physical Activity (OCR Cambridge Technical - 2016 suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Improving Fitness for Sport and Physical Activity • Biomechanics and Movement Analysis • Physical Activity for Specific Groups • Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Sports Coaching and Development (2019 RQF suite) – must include at least three of the following units: • Anatomy and Physiology in Sport • Sporting Injuries • Functional Sports Massage • Fitness Training Sporting Excellence and Performance (2019 RQF suite) Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (2019 RQF suite) Sport and Outdoor Activities (2019 RQF suite) – must include all of the following units: • Anatomy and physiology in sport • Sports injuries • Fitness training
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Scottish Higher
including grade A in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or PE.
Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects: Health, Healthcare Science, Science
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About this course
**Overview**
Study for a degree in Paramedic Science and take your first steps towards a career where you can make a real difference when it’s needed most. Not for the faint-hearted, you’ll be tackling difficult and demanding situations, where you’ll have to think on your feet, use your initiative and make conscientious, patient-centered decisions every day.
Our three-year Paramedic Science degree offers a contemporary and holistic approach to paramedic education. Both challenging and exciting, it will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to assess, treat, diagnose, supply and administer medicines, and to manage, discharge and refer patients in urgent, emergency, critical and non-hospital settings. In short, it will give you a flying start in this challenging profession.
**About This Course**
Year-on-year, you’ll build on your skills, knowledge and experience, developing a solid foundation for your paramedic career. You’ll explore real human anatomy in our anatomy suite. And you’ll work side-by-side with other students and healthcare professionals.
Throughout the course, you’ll complete placements on ambulances, hospital wards, specialist units and in general practice, so you can put the theory into practice. And you’ll be able to shape the course to fit your own skillset with an elective placement in your final year.
Highlights of Paramedic Science at UEA:
- Make the course your own by planning an elective placement (a student-organised placement that could be in the UK or abroad – international placements may be able to access funding through the Turing Scheme)
- Have an opportunity to undertake the Resuscitation Council (UK) eAdvanced Life Support course and acquire an internationally recognised qualification in resuscitation
- Explore real human anatomy linked to clinical practice in our anatomy suite
- Undertake a range of clinical placements on ambulances and other clinical areas such as hospital wards, specialist units and in general practice
- Become a valued member of and contributor to the #UEAParamedic community
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
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