Paramedic Science (September entry) - Stafford BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Paramedic Science (September entry) - Stafford BSc (Hons)
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.
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 train...
Gain the vital skills to become a paramedic and help save lives every day.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You’ll learn how to diagnose and assess patients, administer medication, manage airways, give life support, deal with injuries and more complex cases.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Centre for Health Innovation)
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
B780
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
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Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above. Or accepted equivalent, please contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
A level
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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