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Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
**Our degree is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register as a qualified practitioner.**
**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...
**Our degree is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register as a qualified practitioner.**<br/><br/>**Why study BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at BU?**<br/><br/><br/>- The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability, throughout your three years.<br/><br/><br/>- Experience over 1,500 hours of placement experience throughout the course in a diverse array of settings supported with Simulated Based Education.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- There are opportunities to undertake training and exercises at external locations across the region and youll be career ready, with 100% of students being in employment or further education 15 months after graduation. (DiscoverUni 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- 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. <br/><br/><br/>**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
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
86G3
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff112 128 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Required subjects: A-Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physical Education, Life Science, Sport & Exercise Science BTEC Extended Diploma: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway, Sport & Exercise Science Cambridge Technical Diploma or Extended Diploma: Health & Social Care C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Scottish Higher112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers, including 40 points in a required subject. Access to HE Diploma112 - 128 tariff points in a required subject with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades including 15 level 3 credits in a required subject. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaCambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal104-112 tariff points including a minimum of 2 Principal Subjects Extended ProjectAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 40 points from an A level in a required subject. OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaAccepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent. A level112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. T LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,700 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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