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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Paramedic Science
University of Huddersfield
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Paramedic Science course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including a relevant science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Applied 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.
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Paramedic Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Psychology | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Sociology | A |
| Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H041
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Paramedic Science 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.
The University’s new Daphne Steele Building on the site of the National Health Innovation campus allows you 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.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Allied Health Professions Sport and Exercise (HDAHPSE)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Paramedic science
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
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.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
University of Huddersfield student reviews
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Five stars: Excellent
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There are many encouraging events, competitions and social activities.
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Four stars: Great
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Four stars: Great
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Our university has an excellent and supportive faculty
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My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Huddersfield students who took the Paramedic Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
73%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
67%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
54%
low
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
71%
low
Academic support
71%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
65%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
75%
low
Organisation and management
42%
low
Organisation and management
42%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
46%
low
How well organised is your course?
36%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
75%
low
Student voice
57%
low
Student voice
57%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
44%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
56%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
65%
low
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
62%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
71%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
58%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
49%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
57%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
64%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Paramedic Science or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Huddersfield graduates who took Paramedic Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
100%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
90%
Other Health Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Paramedic Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Paramedic Science.
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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