Paramedic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Paramedic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
Why Paramedic Science at UEA?
Gain skills and knowledge required to register as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Our UEA BSc Paramedic Science degree is endorsed by the Royal College of Paramedics, and led by a highly experienced team of academics, educators and healthcare professionals.
Why choose UEA?
* Top Paramedic Science: Driven to achieve excellence, we're ranked 1st for Paramedic Science (Complete University Guide, 2026)
Course Overview
Why Paramedic Science at UEA?
Gain skills and knowledge required to register as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Our UEA BSc Paramedic Science degree is endorsed by the Royal College of Paramedics, and led by a highly experienced team of academics, educators and healthcare professionals.
Why choose UEA?
* Top Paramedic Science: Driven to achieve excellence, we're ranked 1st for Paramedic Science (Complete University Guide, 2026)
* Clinical skills: Supportive practice educators closely guide your learning throughout region-based placements
* Unique opportunities: Cross-sector placements, a Resuscitation Council UK course and interprofessional learning workshops can develop your skills even further
What is Paramedic Science?
Study for a Paramedic Science degree and take your first steps towards a career where you can make a real difference where it’s needed most. In this dynamic profession you’ll be tackling difficult and demanding situations, thinking on your feet, using your initiative and making conscientious, patient-centered decisions every day.
Both challenging and exciting, our course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to assess, treat, diagnose, supply and administer medicines, and to manage, discharge and refer patients in urgent, emergency, critical and non-hospital settings.
After finishing your course, you’ll have all of the training and education needed to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic. Upon registration, you’ll be able to enter a number of diverse and challenging career paths in a wide variety of settings or continue your studies with an MSc. or a Doctoral degree.
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Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A36-I02
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. Science A Levels must include a pass in the practical element. Contextual offer: BBB including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. Science A Levels must include a pass in the practical element.
T Level
Accepted subjects are: Health, Healthcare or Science Health or Healthcare accepted for this cycle only. Will not be accepted from 2028 cycle onwards.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including grade A in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or PE.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 36.0, offer-merit: 9.0
in a Health, Care or Science subject, including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry. Contextual offer: Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3 in a Health, Care or Science subject, including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Biology, Human Biology, PE or Chemistry. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Sports, Exercise & Health Science. If no GCSE equivalent qualifications are held, offer will also include Mathematics and English Language requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Contextual offer: DDM Accepted subjects at Extended Diploma are listed below. Please see UEA website for further information on other accepted combinations. Applied Human Biology (2018 RQF suite) – must include one of the following units: • Functional physiology • Diseases, disorders, treatments and therapies Applied Science (2010 QCF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Physiology of human body systems • Physiology of human regulation and reproduction • Diseases and infections Applied Science (2016 RQF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Physiology of human body systems • Human regulation and reproduction • Biological molecules and metabolic pathways • Diseases and infections • Applications of Inorganic Chemistry • Applications of Organic Chemistry Applied Science (2020 RQF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Principles and applications of biology II • Functional physiology of the human body system • Human reproduction and regulation • Biological molecules and metabolic pathways • Diseases and infections Fitness Services (2016 RQF suite) Sport (2010 QCF suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Fitness testing for sport and exercise • Exercise, health and lifestyle • Sports injuries • Sports and exercise massage • Research investigation in sports and exercise sciences • Applied sport and exercise physiology Sport (2016 RQF suite) Sport and Exercise Science (2016 RQF suite) – Diploma or Extended Diploma. Sport and Physical Activity (OCR Cambridge Technical - 2016 suite) – must include at least two of the following units: • Improving Fitness for Sport and Physical Activity • Biomechanics and Movement Analysis • Physical Activity for Specific Groups • Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation Sports Coaching and Development (2019 RQF suite) – must include at least three of the following units: • Anatomy and Physiology in Sport • Sporting Injuries • Functional Sports Massage • Fitness Training Sporting Excellence and Performance (2019 RQF suite) Sport, Fitness and Personal Training (2019 RQF suite) Sport and Outdoor Activities (2019 RQF suite) – must include all of the following units: • Anatomy and physiology in sport • Sports injuries • Fitness training
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A Level combinations are considered - please contact us.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International | £24,250 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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