Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. This course at the University of Plymouth offers a forward-looking programme of study, which aims to prepare you for the workplace by developing your decision-making capabilities, clinical knowledge, and skills base. This fast developing and dynamic profession presents many opportunities to specialise within a variety of challenging healthcare environments. Our foundation course prepares you for the degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science.
- Benefit from our experienced teaching teams range of academic and ...
Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. This course at the University of Plymouth offers a forward-looking programme of study, which aims to prepare you for the workplace by developing your decision-making capabilities, clinical knowledge, and skills base. This fast developing and dynamic profession presents many opportunities to specialise within a variety of challenging healthcare environments. Our foundation course prepares you for the degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science.<br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our experienced teaching teams range of academic and clinical areas of special interest and research.<br/><br/><br/>- Study a contemporary curriculum focusing on providing quality patient care.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop leadership and management skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Access our fully equipped clinical skills suites, simulation areas and student ambulance.<br/><br/><br/>- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn on a course that has service user and carer involvement at its core.<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of the University’s excellent online resources, library, IT facilities and support services.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B959
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff32 48 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Scottish Higher32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject. Access to HE DiplomaPass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Science related subject. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)32-48 points including a pass in a Science subject. Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)MM Science subject Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)PPP Science subject Extended ProjectIn combination with other level 3 qualifications Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)MM Science subject Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)In combination with other level 3 qualifications A level32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. T LevelP Science related subject. |
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