Overview

This Paramedic Science (Hons) course from University of Hertfordshire prepares you to serve as the first point of contact for individuals during their most vulnerable moments.You’ll graduate with all the knowledge and skills required as a paramedic. Many of our graduates continue their education to become specialist or advanced paramedics, while others advance to senior positions within the NHS. You’ll have the opportunity to join our alumni who are actively involved in the professional body, the College of paramedics, contributing to the advancement of the paramedic profession.

By studying a paramedic degree, you will join a global community of paramedics who are dedicated to caring for patients every day of the year.

Your future career

An impressive 98% of Herts health and social care undergraduates are in work or study (Graduate Outcomes, 2024) 3.

Typical areas of work for paramedic science graduates include:

paramedic
specialist (focus in specific area)
air ambulance paramedic
forensic paramedic
minor injury clinic specialist
military paramedic

Most of our graduates take up positions as Newly Qualified paramedics within an NHS Ambulance Service. However, there are also employment opportunities with other NHS Trusts and the private sector. With suitable experience you can specialise in urgent or critical care, research, management or education. You can also consider postgraduate study at masters or doctoral level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Patient Assessment for Paramedics
Clinical Science for Paramedics
Paramedic Practice-based Learning
Acute Presentations in Paramedic Practice
Pathophysiology for Paramedics
Emergency Care and Management of the Unstable Patient

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Medicine View 310 other Bachelors in Medicine in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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105

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer (UCAS points) 112–120
To include a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 5, one of which must be a natural science. Remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core subjects.
Typical A Level offer BBC–BBB
Mandatory subjects: B in a natural or physical science (Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Psychology; Sociology; Physical Education (PE).
Typical IB offer 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 HL subjects at grade 5, one of which must be a natural science. Remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core subjects.

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Tuition Fees

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17450 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Hatfield

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hatfield

Funding

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