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Paramedic Science BSc
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Course Overview - Paramedic Science BSc
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.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B950
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
Must include Higher Biology or Human Biology PLUS Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths or Lifeskills Maths at C.
Access to HE Diploma
We 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 Programme
28
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 HNC
Pass
HNC/HND in Science must include Human Anatomy and Physiology PLUS SCQF level 5 qualifications in Maths
Scottish HND
Pass
HND in Science must include a good level of Human Anatomy and Physiology PLUS 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.
A level
B,C,C
A level Biology plus GCSE Maths at C/4
T Level
M
Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health plus GCSE Maths at C/5
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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