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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
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 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
including Biology or Human Biology PLUS Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths or Lifeskills Maths at C
Access to HE Diploma
102 UCAS Tariff Points Access to Higher Education Diploma (Paramedic Science) Access to Health Science Professions Other Access to HE Diplomas considered on an individual basis, to include Biology and Human Physiology
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
Applied Science plus GCSE Maths at C/4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3
including Biology plus Ordinary Level Maths at O2
Scottish HNC
Pass
Science based to include Human Anatomy and Physiology and SCQF level 5 Maths
Scottish HND
Pass
Science based to include Human Anatomy and Physiology and SCQF level 5 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
including Biology plus GCSE Maths at C/4
T Level
M
Health and Science: Science or Health and Science: Healthcare Science or Health and Science: Health PLUS GCSE Maths at C/4.
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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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