Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  Our Paramedic Science undergraduate course will provide you with a wide range of academic and practical components to equip you with the required competencies to become a Paramedic registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

  Our teaching team is made up of a subject leader and a number of Lecturer / Senior Lecturers who are experienced Paramedics, Specialist Paramedics and an Emergency care sister. All of our teaching staff have significant practice experience and qualifications ranging from a first degree up to a Professional Doctorate student.

  We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

  *with a 2:2 degree classification or higher

  Course

  Highlights

  • Robust and supportive mentoring to aid you whilst on placements.
  • Work based placements will provide you with key industry experience.
  • Become registered with the Health and Care Professions Council on completion of the course.
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

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• Course Details

  The course has a modular curriculum, ensuring that you are able to develop both academically and practically. This course combines practical placements with blended academic study in each term. Placements can be in ambulance service work areas such as emergency ambulances, response cars, or in specialist roles such as paramedic practitioners. Other practice areas include experience in theatre departments/anaesthetics, A&E, maternity, minor injury/minor illness, coronary care and paediatrics.

  
  

  Placements

  Placements give you a great opportunity to learn from current healthcare professionals, as well as the Police and Fire Service, who can share their learning and experience with you which will enhance your knowledge and experience.

  Methods of Learning

  This course offers an even split between taught university sessions and practical placements. This course will be studied over 45 weeks per year. You will spend 37.5 hours on average per week in practice blocks, with your taught time being approximately 30 hours per week. You will need to complete approximately 750 hours of self-directed/private study for each year of the course.

  Assessments

  Assessment methods used on the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science include a practice portfolio, examinations, assignments, coursework and practical work-based assessments. You are required to obtain your C1 driving theory qualification before starting the course. The advanced ambulance driving course is hosted by the ambulance service. Please note that you will need to fund your own C1 driving qualification, there is no financial support for this qualification or the emergency driving course.

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  Additional

  Information

  Rules and Regulations

  You will be expected to conduct yourself in line with the Code of Conduct relating to student paramedics registering with the Health and Care Professions Council.

  If you were once a registered allied health professional but took a career break and are looking for more information about financial, clinical and academic support available to return to practice, please visit the Health Education England site.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science will enable you to apply for registration as a Paramedic with the Health Professions Council, meeting the HCPC’s education requirements for registration.

    
• Requirements

  If you hold one of the following qualification you will be eligible to apply for the BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science:

  • BBC at A Level including a Science subject (Biology is desirable)
  • DDM at BTEC from courses in Science or Health subject areas
  • Access course (must be health or science related) you will need to achieve 15 level 3 credits at distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit

  It is essential that you have your C1 test booked by the 1st of September, prior to starting the course. The cost of C1 is your responsibility.

  In addition to the requirements above, you will need to have five or more GCSEs (or equivalents) at grade C/4 or above, including English, Mathematics and a Science subject.

  If you have relevant Urgent and Emergency Health Care experience and have a good knowledge of the role of the Paramedic then you are encouraged to apply for this course. Transferable skills relevant to Paramedic practice are essential with an excellent recommendation reference.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
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  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  You will undertake learning in bio-scientific principles, professional studies which includes ethics, law and behavioural sciences and clinical care practice. This is underpinned by the practice module where you will translate your learning into your professional work environment.

  • Fundamentals of Emergency Clinical Care (40 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC1009

    Core Module Y
  • Biosciences 1 (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC1010

    Core Module Y
  • Paramedic Practice 1 (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC1012P

    Core Module Y
  • Professional Studies for Paramedics (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC1011

    Core Module Y
  • Ambulance Service Vocational Driving (0 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC1003P

    Core Module Y

  You will build upon your learning at Stage one, through bio-scientific and clinical care modules. You will also study a module on research methods which will help you to prepare for your research project in the final year of the course. The theoretical modules at this Stage of the courses will also be supported by a placement module.

  • Paramedic Clinical Care (40 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC2015

    Core Module Y
  • Biosciences 2 (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC2016

    Core Module Y
  • Research Module for Paramedic Science (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC2017

    Core Module Y
  • Paramedic Practice 2 (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC2018P

    Core Module Y

  You will consolidate your previous study with you undertaking a practice-focused research project, as well as preparing you for your role as future registrants. Again, practice placements are embedded within this stage through the practice module.

  • Contemporary issues in Paramedic Practice (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC3017

    Core Module Y
  • Practice Focused Research Project (40 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC4003

    Core Module Y
  • Enhanced Clinical Care (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC3016

    Core Module Y
  • Paramedic Practice 3 (30 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: PSC3018P

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • you will be able to use a clinical skills suite that has an ambulance simulator, medium fidelity manikins and a full range of paramedic patient management equipment and patient handling aids to assist you in your learning
  • a variety of placements in clinical practice in both ambulance and non-ambulance areas
  • we have a robust mentorship and preceptorship in place to support you whilst you are on placement
  • specialised equipment is available in profession specific skill areas, including a purpose built ambulance within the skills laboratory
  • tutors which engage regularly in practice as qualified healthcare professionals
  • copies of all core texts required throughout the course are available to borrow from the library or download as e-books
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Public Health MSc

     

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  2018/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  Additional Costs
  From 2017 onwards, all students will be responsible for getting to and from their placement areas, this will incur an additional expense in tersm of fuel/travel expenses.

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £21,300

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Values Based Recruitment

  Values Based Recruitment is an approach which attracts and selects students, trainees or employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.

  The purpose of Values Based Recruitment is to ensure that the future and current NHS workforce is selected against the values of the NHS Constitution, so that we recruit people with the right skills and values to support effective team working in delivering excellent patient care.

  Our Faculty of Health and Society supports the values stated in the NHS Constitution and these values are utilised in our recruitment and selection processes. Please visit the Health Education England website for more details.

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