BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

Today’s Paramedic is a highly skilled healthcare practitioner, who provides high quality urgent or emergency care to patients in a wide range of exciting, fast-paced and challenging environments. The Paramedic profession is at the forefront of the developing modern NHS, with paramedics extending their role in to an increasing range of new and exciting areas.Upon successful completion of this 3-year BSc (Honours) Programme, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.How you’re taughtDelivery modeYour learning will include a blend of face to face tuition in university, alongside blended and independent learning activities to support your learning. You will also spend a significant amount of time on placement, predominantly with your practice educator within the ambulance service but also in a range of additional placements that will compliment your experience.AssessmentAssessment methods on the course include but are not limited to:OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) – Practical demonstrations of skills in a simulated environmentPractice Educators observations of competency in practiceAn E-portfolio (PebblePad)Case studiesReflective accountsPresentationsAcademic postersEssaysMultiple-choice and short-answer question exams.Simulated Multi-disciplinary meetingsMoot Court case