BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Foundation Year

This 4-year full-time course is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours for a rewarding and lifelong career as a Paramedic. However, this 4-year programme also includes a Foundation Year which has a focus upon developing the key academic skills necessary for successful completion of the programme. These academic skills include academic writing, referencing and presentation skills and this course of study is targeted towards those applicants that might have been out of the education system for some time, or might have just fallen slightly short of the UCAS tariff for our 3-year programme. This BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Foundation Year widens participation into the profession and upon successful completion of this Foundation Year, students will progress seamlessly onto year 1 of our 3-year programme.
Our Foundation Year programme has been designed to prepare you for studying at undergraduate level and provide you with the required skills and knowledge to transition effectively into Level 4 studyYou will be taught not only by Paramedics but also by other subject matter experts (e.g. Midwives). We are a passionate and highly experienced teaching team who are ready to prepare you for a career as a Paramedic. You may also have the opportunity to undertake a specialist placement in a setting such as the emergency department, operating theatre, coronary care unit, maternity unit, minor injury unit or a healthcare facility within a prison.Potential Career PathsUpon successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply for registration as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Registration creates opportunities in an increasingly diverse range of areas and many of our recent graduates have successfully applied for the following roles:NHS Ambulance Paramedic PrisonCustody Paramedic HospitalTriage Paramedic PrivateEvent ParamedicWith further training and clinical experience, you could also apply for the following leadership, educational or advanced practice roles:HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) Paramedic Critical Care Practitioner (CCP) Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Resuscitation Officer, Senior Resuscitation Officer, Head of Resuscitation Primary Care Paramedic (GP Surgery) Research Paramedic Operational Manager Clinical Team Mentor (CTM) Education and Training Officer LecturerSenior Lecturer in Paramedic Science