Paramedic Science (with a foundation year)

Gain the vital skills to become a paramedic and help save lives every day.

You’ll spend up to a third of your time on placements and dealing with real-life emergencies. It will involve doing shifts alongside experienced paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Some students also complete elective placements as far afield as South Africa and Gibraltar, or work with search and rescue, air ambulance and hazardous response teams.

You’ll learn how to diagnose and assess patients, administer medication, manage airways, give life support, deal with injuries and more complex cases.

On campus, you’ll follow a patient’s journey using our simulation facilities. You could be treating manikin patients at home, inside our training ambulance or in our giant immersive space that doubles up as a variety of emergency scenes. We’ve even got a simulated A&E.

As the degree is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council, you’ll be able to apply to become a registered paramedic upon graduation.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

From your first day to your graduation day and beyond, University of Staffordshire will help you build your future career.

Recently named University of the Year (Academic Employability Awards 2026, Graduate Futures Institute), employability is embedded across the student experience.You’ll be involved in real-world projects and activities that develop your professional practice. You’ll also make connections that open doors through employer partnerships and industry mentoring opportunities.

Expect lots of hands-on learning too. You can travel from crime scene to courtroom in simulation spaces – and bring topics to life with AI and VR-powered technology.

You’ll also get personalised support, with your own academic mentor. Staffordshire prides itself on offering an inclusive, welcoming environment. With more than 70 clubs and societies, and a brand new Student Village, there’s a community waiting for you. Click Call University to secure your place at University of Staffordshire today.