Paramedic Science
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H041 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
including a Biological Science or Physical Education, excluding General Studies and AS levels. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Access to HE Diploma
and must include Distinctions in at least 21 credits in Biological Science.
128 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a Biological Science at Higher Level at Grade 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science (must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment) or DDM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (must contain at least 40% externally examined assessment).
T Level
in Health or Healthcare Science.
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including an A Level Biological Science or Physical Education at a minimum grade B and, excluding General Studies and AS Levels. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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About this course
Keen to make a difference to people’s lives? If you’re caring, an effective communicator, and you thrive in challenging environments where no two days are the same, our Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) course is for you.
Paramedics are Allied Health Professionals who assess, treat, manage, refer, and discharge patients who require acute, chronic or specialist services across urgent and emergency care environments.
Our three-year course, which was designed and written by qualified paramedics provides theoretical, practical and placement learning opportunities across a range of practice environments. You’ll be taught by an experienced team of paramedic lecturers and practitioners who are currently working in practice, providing you with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to respond to a diverse range of patients across a variety of settings.
The course will be responsive to local, regional, and national changes to emergency services and healthcare, to provide you with the most comprehensive skills and knowledge.
**Why Study Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?**
Designed to give you the skills and expertise to become a paramedic and provide care, on the frontline, to those who need it most.
During your studies, you’ll discover a range of paramedic skills and concepts, and make the most of our established, strong relationship with the local Ambulance Trust, via career-enhancing practice placements.
Plus, in 2024, the University’s new Daphne Steele Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation campus. This will allow our Paramedic Science BSc(Hons) students to benefit from specialist clinical teaching facilities and world-leading research facilities.
This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS). Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC and work as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP).
**Professional Bodies**
This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS).
**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
**Not quite ready to start Paramedic Science BSc(Hons)?**
Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study Paramedic Science.
Modules
This is a common first year and comprises:
• Introduction to Patient Assessment and Management
• Law, Policy and Ethics for Paramedics
• Non-technical Skills for Paramedics
• Paramedic Care across the Lifespan
• Paramedic Skills 1.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment methods
Teaching and learning on this course are delivered through lectures, seminars, group work, practical experience, simulation, role play and computer-based learning, including quizzes, voting boards and forums. It is also delivered through work-based learning, where you’ll undertake practice placements both within the ambulance service and other health or social care environments.
Teaching is delivered on campus and through our University's Virtual Learning Environment.
Assessment involves a combination of coursework, practice/competency-based learning and examination including case-studies, presentations, objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and practical scenarios.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
NHS Funding
Students studying this course may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Allied Health Professions Sport and Exercise (HDAHPSE)
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