Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

Why study BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at BU?

  • The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability, throughout your three years. 
  • Experience over 1,500 hours of placement experience throughout the course in a diverse array of settings supported with Simulated Based Education.
  • This course is approved by the HCPC so you will be able to apply to register as a Paramedic once you graduate, we are working toward endorsement from the College of Paramedics for the latest curriculum, once this process restarts in September 2024. 
  • Practice in state-of-the-art facilities at our Bournemouth Gateway Building, including a purpose-built ambulance simulation suite, hospital wards, community home settings and interactive immersion suite.
  • There are opportunities to undertake training and exercises at external locations across the region and you'll be career ready, with 100% of students being in employment or further education 15 months after graduation.
  • As well as providing emergency care for critically ill patients, you will develop advanced assessment and decision-making skills so you can decide the appropriate referral method for less seriously unwell patients.

Funding support: Paramedic Science students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund

BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 years Duration
86G3 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. BTEC Extended Diploma of DMM. T-Levels: Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).

​Required Subjects for September 2025 entry:

  • A-Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physical Education, Life Science, Sport & Exercise Science
  • BTEC Nationals: Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway (Extended Diploma), Applied Human Biology (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Certificate or higher), Sport (Extended Certificate or higher)
  • Cambridge Technicals: Health & Social Care (Extended Certificate or higher)
  • T-Levels: Health; Healthcare science; Science

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