BSc Paramedic Science
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, covering pre-hospital emergency care. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Around 50% of the course is spent on clinical placements, with simulation-based learning alongside ambulance and non-ambulance care settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration as paramedics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Student recruitment is undertaken by means of a Values Based Recruitment approach, which is aligned with the values and behaviours expected by the NHS Constitution.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 52%
- Other Health Professionals: 38%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Teaching Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 16%
- South East: 71%
- South West: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills
- Human Science
- Developing Ambulance Practice
- Understanding Systems, Team Working and Core Skills in Healthcare
- Clinical Practice Module
- Evidence Based and Sustainable Practice
- Lower Acuity Care
- High Acuity Care
- Law & Ethics for Paramedics
- Clinical Practice Module
- Quality Improvement and Leadership in Health and Care
- Specialist Paramedic Practice
- Consolidating Paramedic Practice
- Practice Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Paramedic Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Paramedic Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at Canterbury Christ Church University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a paramedic.
How many students continue on BSc Paramedic Science at Canterbury Christ Church University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.