Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Food science and nutritionParamedic science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 - 48 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Being a paramedic is a highly rewarding and stimulating career. This course at the University of Plymouth offers a forward-looking programme of study, which aims to prepare you for the workplace by developing your decision-making capabilities, clinical knowledge, and skills base. This fast developing and dynamic profession presents many opportunities to specialise within a variety of challenging healthcare environments. Our foundation course prepares you for the degree in BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science.

  • Benefit from our experienced teaching team's range of academic and clinical areas of special interest and research.

  • Study a contemporary curriculum focusing on providing quality patient care.

  • Develop leadership and management skills.

  • Access our fully equipped clinical skills suites, simulation areas and student ambulance.

  • Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

  • Learn on a course that has service user and carer involvement at its core.

  • Take advantage of the University’s excellent online resources, library, IT facilities and support services.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 - 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    2259 Other health professionals
    1163 Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services
    2255 Paramedics

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time including foundation year
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Food science and nutrition, Paramedic science
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000