Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. Our progressive BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course equips you with the clinical knowledge, practical skills and decision-making ability needed for a successful career in the field.

Immersive learning
Learn in purpose-built facilities including a simulated ambulance and home environment within InterCity Place. Work alongside students from other health professions in interprofessional sessions, and gain insights from expert paramedic lecturers actively engaged in clinical practice and educat...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

B784

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

128

Including Grade B at Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Some PE A Levels may also be considered. 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers. English, Maths and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent

Access to HE Diploma

Pass 45 at Level 3 to include 36 at Distinction of which 15 must be in Biology (we may also consider 15 in Chemistry or 15 in Physics). Remainder to be at Merit or above. Must also have GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

31

to include 5 at HL Biology or Chemistry or Physics English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

Must be science/health related. 144 UCAS points.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3

To include Biology or Human Biology. We may also consider Chemistry or Physics English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Scottish Advanced Higher

128 Points to include 2 Advanced Highers to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics English, Maths and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent

Extended Project

Considered at confirmation

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered at confirmation

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

A level

128 points from 3 A-Levels to include a Grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Some PE A Levels may also be considered. 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English and Science.

T Level

D

Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be Distinction overall to include a Grade B from 1st year Core Component.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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