Paramedic Science

Paramedics are at the heart of emergency and urgent care, responding to everything from minor injuries to critical, life-threatening emergencies. At DMU, we’ll equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in challenging, varied environments, preparing you for an exciting and rewarding career.

Our expert teaching team includes Associate Professors, Paramedics, Specialist Paramedics, and Nurse Practitioners who bring real-world knowledge to every class. You’ll learn in authentic clinical facilities, using a variety of high-tech equipment and simulation manikins. Plus, our on-campus Crime Scene House and car let you practice responding to unique, realistic scenarios.

Our modular curriculum blends academic learning with hands-on experience, so you’ll be ready to apply your skills on the job. You'll work alongside experienced Paramedics and Technicians during placements with local NHS Trusts, gaining insight into A&E, maternity, paediatrics, and more.


• Ranked #1: Our Paramedic Science course is ranked 1st in the East Midlands and 4th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026.



• Outstanding student satisfaction: This course has been placed 2nd for teaching satisfaction and 9th for feedback satisfaction in the UK in the 2025 National Student Survey (Guardian University Guide 2026)



• Benefit from practice placement opportunities: Our Faculty of Health and Life Sciences courses offer more than 4,000 work placements to students across all courses and years of study, giving you real industry experience with local NHS trusts.



• Professional training: Our course confers eligibility to apply for HCPC registration upon graduation, opening doors to a wide range of paramedic roles.



Authentic facilities: Study in a variety of clinical skills suites with immersive simulation environments.
• Build skills employers want: A flexible, engaging modular curriculum that balances learning and life, with regular feedback and diverse assessments.



• Focused learning: A sector-leading inclusive teaching approach, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), ensuring every student can thrive.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.