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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Paramedic Science

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Paramedic Science course at York St John University.

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UCAS Tariff

128

Including Biology or a related Health Science subject at A level or equivalent

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Paramedic Science or another course from the same subject area.

Allied health
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
PsychologyB
SociologyC
MathematicsB
Physical EducationC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B870

Here's what York St John University says about its Paramedic Science course.

This 3 year, full time, undergraduate course leads to professional registration as a paramedic in the UK. Upon graduation, you will make a significant contribution to the lives of others during medical and mental health emergencies. You will contribute to the development of services and the paramedic profession through research and development.

Gain the expertise and skills for the profession as it develops into non-traditional areas, such as community care, as well as for working in the ambulance setting. Our expert staff, new facilities, and state of the art equipment are all tailored to ensure that you get the best possible experience and education to prepare you for your career.

Delivered using a blended learning approach, there is a mixture of face-to-face and online learning, self-directed study and experiential learning. This approach will allow you flexibility of learning opportunities and is designed to be inclusive if you have different learning needs, caring roles and responsibilities.

Professional placements will take place in a variety of settings, from hospitals to community care, where you will be supported by experienced professionals and academics. Workplace practice is integral to your learning and this course ensures that you will be ready to face real life challenges in your career.

You will not be required to drive an ambulance vehicle as part of this course. However, you will be required to transport yourself to and from your placements, which may be some distance from campus. We would strongly recommend that you have vehicle and the appropriate license to operate it.

Source: York St John University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Paramedic Science

Location

York St John University | York

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Paramedic science

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£14,000 per year
International£14,000 per year

York St John University student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 43 reviews from York St John University's students and alumni
5 star
42%
4 star
37%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
All reviews

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1st year student

2 years ago

Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

2 years ago

Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do

(5)
University life

1st year student

2 years ago

Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it

(3)
Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise

(5)
Support

1st year student

2 years ago

Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support

(4)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University

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 York St John University students who took the Paramedic Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

81%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

80%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

90%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

99%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

84%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

79%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

87%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

92%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

74%

low

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

94%

high

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

99%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

99%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

88%

high

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

100%

high

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

96%

high

Student information

See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Paramedic Science or another course from the same subject area.

Allied health
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female77%Male22%Other1%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above65%
Number of students390
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Paramedic Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Subjects allied to medicine

Graduate statistics

76%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

64%

Therapy professionals

5%

Caring personal services

5%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

4%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Paramedic Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Allied health

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£29.9k

Third year after graduation

£30.7k

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.

Source: LEO

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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