Paramedic Science

A Brighton Paramedic Science degree will prepare you for a rewarding career where you’ll work in a fast-paced environment to assess patients’ conditions and make potentially lifesaving decisions about treatment and hospital transfer.

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics, ensuring it covers all core areas and competencies. Successful completion of the degree means you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and practice as a paramedic.

At Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Throughout the course you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to qualify, with around 50% of the course spent on placement. Most placements are with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation, but other opportunities include working in areas such as mental health, paediatrics and primary care to ensure you gain a wide range of experience. 

You will also practise in our specialist facilities to build your confidence and knowledge through real-life scenarios. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.  

Brighton’s paramedic graduates have successful careers working with patients, families and communities in primary care, acute care and critical care settings. The Graduate Outcomes survey found that 95% of our paramedic graduates were in work or further study and 95% of working graduates were in highly skilled work as health professionals 15 months after their degree.   

*Top reasons to choose this course *
• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and endorsed by the College of Paramedics.



• Apply theory to practice on placement, with opportunities in areas such as mental health, the emergency department, operating theatres, paediatrics, maternity and primary care.



• Learn in specialist facilities which include a community flat and clinical skills and simulation suites.  



• Collaborate with other health students as you would in the real world.



• Learn with a teaching team of experienced paramedics.



• Non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each academic year.



Why Brighton is a great place to study Paramedic Science
Brighton is less than an hour from central London and has been named one of the 50 best cities in the world and the happiest city in the UK by Time Out. 

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate with confidence to kick-start your career. Work experience is guaranteed through placements on every course, and other opportunities like study abroad and working on real-world projects will make your CV stand out. Almost 9 out of 10 of Brighton’s UK graduates are working or studying just 15 months after finishing their course (Graduate Outcomes, 2025). And you'll be supported throughout, with Brighton's lifelong career support.

Brighton is a place where everyone belongs, and has been rated one of the most inclusive cities in the world (TimeOut 2025). The music and arts scene is up-and-coming, and the city hosts a full schedule of entertainment and events year-round. In fact, it's the number one creative city in the UK, making it a great place to live and study.

The University of Brighton doesn't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you smoothly transition to university. You’ll be invited to Belong at Brighton events to ensure you have the best start to university. You might also be eligible for elements of their award-winning Brighton Boost support package, including up to £1,000 to help with the cost of halls, travel, equipment and more - head to their website to see what you could get.

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