Paramedic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Paramedic Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Our degree is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register as a qualified practitioner.
Why study BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at BU?
• The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability, throughout your three years.
• Experience over 1,500 hours of placement experience throughout the course...
Our degree is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). On successful completion of this course, you will be able to register as a qualified practitioner.
Why study BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at BU?
• The course maintains small cohort sizes resulting in excellent lecturer-to-student ratio meaning more support, education and resource availability, throughout your three years.
• Experience over 1,500 hours of placement experience throughout the course in a diverse array of settings supported with Simulated Based Education.
• This course is endorsed by the College of Paramedics and is approved by the HCPC so you will be able to apply to register as a Paramedic once you graduate.
• Practice in state-of-the-art facilities at our Bournemouth Gateway Building, including a purpose-built ambulance simulation suite, hospital wards, community home settings and interactive immersion suite.
• There are opportunities to undertake training and exercises at external locations across the region and you'll be career ready, with 100% of students being in employment or further education 15 months after graduation. (DiscoverUni 2023)
• As well as providing emergency care for critically ill patients, you will develop advanced assessment and decision-making skills so you can decide the appropriate referral method for less seriously unwell patients.
Funding support: Paramedic Science students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A11-I20
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject.
T Level
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points) in Health, Healthcare Science or Science
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent, including 40 points in a required subject. Required subjects: A-Level: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physical Education, Life Science, Sport & Exercise Science BTEC Extended Diploma: Applied Human Biology, Applied Science, Health & Social Care: Health Studies pathway, Sport & Exercise Science Cambridge Technical Diploma or Extended Diploma: Health & Social Care C&G Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Scottish Higher
120–136 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers including 40 points in a required subject from another qualification (a Scottish Higher cannot meet the 40 point subject requirement).
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 128 tariff points in a required subject with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades including 15 level 3 credits in a required subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*) in a required subject
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*) in a required subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points (Grade DMM) in a required subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 40 points from an A level in a required subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 tariff points (Grade DMM) in a required subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades M2, M3, M3 to M1, M1, M2) from a minimum of two principal subjects.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112–128 UCAS tariff points (grades CCD-BCC) from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers including grade C in a required subject.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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