The modern paramedic treats and cares for people locally, or in their home, to assist in reducing avoidable hospital admissions, as well as for emergency situations.
Throughout this challenging and exciting programme you will learn alongside other healthcare practitioners reflecting the collaborative nature of working in a modern healthcare system.
BSc Paramedic Science is the first full time undergraduate degree of its kind in Scotland. Our state of the art simulation laboratory, including high fidelity mannequins and technology will give you an authentic learning experien...
The modern paramedic treats and cares for people locally, or in their home, to assist in reducing avoidable hospital admissions, as well as for emergency situations. <br/>Throughout this challenging and exciting programme you will learn alongside other healthcare practitioners reflecting the collaborative nature of working in a modern healthcare system.<br/>BSc Paramedic Science is the first full time undergraduate degree of its kind in Scotland. Our state of the art simulation laboratory, including high fidelity mannequins and technology will give you an authentic learning experience delivered by excellent lecturers from a variety of clinical backgrounds. <br/>Practice based education within the Scottish Ambulance Service in addition to a range of placements within health and social care will allow you to link and enhance the theory and practical knowledge and skills gained in teaching time.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B950
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A levelB,C,C A level Biology or Human Biology plus GCSE Maths at C/4 Will accept: OCR Level 3 Health & Social Care if studying Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social care Will Accept; CCEA A level Health and Social Care CEA A Level Life and Health Sciences Scottish HigherB,B,B,C Must include Higher Biology or Human Biology at B or above PLUS Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths or Lifeskills Maths at C or Numeracy at SCQF Level 5 or above. Access to HE DiplomaWe look for 109 UCAS Tariff Points Considered on an individual Basis - science/health based that includes Human Physiology. consider Access to Higher Education Diploma (Paramedic Science) Access to health science professions course International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 Including HL Biology and SL Maths at 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Extended Diploma in Health/Science Must include Human Physiology or Science to include Biology or Human Biology based BTEC plus GCSE Maths at C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3 to include Biology plus Ordinary level Maths at least at O2 Scottish HNCPass HNC/HND in Health must include a good level of Human Physiology or science related area must include Biology or Human Biology and must have appropriate SCQF level 5 qualifications in Maths Scottish HNDPass HND in Health must include a good level of Human Physiology or science related area must include Biology or Human Biology and must have appropriate SCQF level 5 qualifications in Maths Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. T LevelM Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health plus GCSE Maths at C/5 |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |