Paramedic Science with Foundation Year

Foundation Year The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.

The foundation year will provide you with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of health and wellbeing.

Degree Our paramedic science degree prepares you to work at the frontline of patient care. Paramedics work in dynamic environments and administer a range of often life-saving treatments to people suffering from traumatic injuries and/or medical problems.

Paramedics are often the first emergency service on the scene but also work in a multitude of settings including GP surgeries and the community. This course aims to prepare you for the challenges that come with providing emergency and urgent care to a diverse population in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environments.

* Successful completion means you can apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic.

* Develop the skills and medical knowledge needed to provide safe and effective paramedic care.

* Learn to thrive in dynamic health and care environments and multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical reasoning, relationship and teamwork skills alongside your understanding of healthcare systems.

* Focus on one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.

* Hands-on experience through practice-based learning includes simulated learning and placement opportunities across the NHS to help you decide the direction of your future career.

* All eligible home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs.

Why you should study this course

* Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a paramedic from the outset.

* You’ll be encouraged to develop digital fluency and think critically about the use of technology and the future direction of the profession as it changes.

* We introduce you to international perspectives of paramedic practice, examining different approaches to paramedic care from around the world.

* Opportunities for international experiences, including collaborative online projects with students from other universities abroad.

* Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.

Coventry University's School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.

For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.