Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career, presenting many opportunities to specialise within a variety of challenging healthcare environments. Our foundation course prepares you for the degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science.
Your journey starts here
Begin your paramedicine journey with a foundation that provides a comprehensive introduction to healthcare and nurtures confidence, skills and knowledge – designed to support your growth in every area essential for success.
Immersive learning
Ready yoursel...
Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career, presenting 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/><strong>Your journey starts here</strong><br/>Begin your paramedicine journey with a foundation that provides a comprehensive introduction to healthcare and nurtures confidence, skills and knowledge – designed to support your growth in every area essential for success.<br/><br/><strong>Immersive learning</strong><br/>Ready yourself for real world situations in dedicated facilities, such as the home simulation suite and our simulated ambulance. Practise your professional healthcare skills in our inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.<br/><br/><strong>Patient focus</strong><br/>Study an accredited course by the College of Paramedics designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Learn from experienced paramedics with diverse clinical backgrounds, many of whom are qualified independent prescribers.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help<br/><br/><br/>- youre a team player, ready to work with healthcare professionals, patients, and families<br/><br/><br/>- you want to make a difference to society through healthcare<br/><br/><br/>- you seek early clinical exposure to develop practical skills and put theory to practise. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B959
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Within the foundation, we aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science (B784) course.
Scottish Higher
32 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
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 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
PPP
Science subject
Extended Project
In 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 level
32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.
T Level
P
Health Pathway only. Pass overall to include D or E in Core Element.
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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