Overview

On successful completion of the course, graduates will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as a paramedic. The course offers education and training in the rewarding, challenging and diverse role of a paramedic, teaching the essential emergency and urgent care skills that are needed for safe care delivery.

The (Hons) Paramedic Science with Foundation Year (Hons) programme from University of Wolverhampton is delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Service who will provide you with experiential learning in the out-of-hospital unscheduled care environment. You will also have opportunities to develop skills in simulation and experience placements in the wider NHS.

This course will prepare you for key aspects of the paramedic role including public interaction, contributions to all aspect of community and out-of-hospital care, and working in demanding conditions and challenging environments.

Career

Upon successful completion of the award, you will be able to apply for registration as a paramedic with the HCPC. Registration opens up opportunities in NHS ambulance services, private ambulance services, and an increasing array of other healthcare environments.

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Programme Structure

Modules included:

Patient Assessment and Management

Physical, Life and Clinical Sciences

Social, Health and Behavioural Sciences

Evidence-Based Practice and Research

Clinical Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing View 346 other Bachelors in Nursing 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

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who wish to access this course will be required to attend and pass a compulsory one day Prepare for foundation programme. This programme is where you will be able to showcase your keen interest or recent experience in the subject. As well as come to visit the university and meet the staff involved in the programme.

This compulsory programme is designed to introduce you to studying a health professional course, answer your questions, meet staff and fellow students. You will take part in a variety of exciting subject related activities that will prepare you to kick start your academic experience with us, should you secure an offer.

Before attending the Prepare for foundation programme, we wish to make you aware that you will be asked to complete an assessment task which will be used as part of the event. Further information on the requirements of this task will be provided to applicants who have been shortlisted for this course.

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Tuition Fee

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International

14950 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14950 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Wolverhampton

550 - 900 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Wolverhampton

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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