Overview

Experience an interprofessional learning environment across the (Hons) Paramedic Science course from the University of Plymouth that will prepare you for life as a healthcare professional.

Careers

Paramedics work with people of all ages, from the very start of life to end of life care. The traditional ambulance paramedic works with a range of health care, social care and emergency service colleagues to support patients.

As paramedics are used to working autonomously, and with the development of the graduate profession, they are increasingly able to work in roles that were traditionally undertaken by others. Whether in the NHS, voluntary or private sector, paramedics can work in a several settings, including:

ambulance crews

air ambulance

Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART)

minor injury units

event work (e.g. festivals, equestrian events, motorsports and rugby matches)

primary care settings such as GP surgeries

hospital settings (e.g. advanced clinical practitioner roles)

forensic paramedics working in prison and police custody areas

education

research

leadership and management.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Clinical Skills and Application to Practice

Trauma Management

Special Patient Groups

Practice Placement

Preparation for Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine View 326 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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Duolingo English Test

105

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 - 144

GCSE : All applicants require at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above. These must include mathematics, English and science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution may consider equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications.

International Baccalaureate: The minimum entry requirements for the IB are 30 points.

Access to Higher Education: The minimum entry requirements are 45 credits from a relevant access course (eg. health, nursing, science, etc). Of these, 30 must be at distinction (to include 15 credits in biology, Physics and/or chemistry). The remaining 15 credits must be at merit or above.

BTEC National Diploma

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

18650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18650 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part time (Home) - £795 per 10 credits.

Living costs for Plymouth

731 - 1387 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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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Plymouth

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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