BSc Paramedic Science
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Paramedic Science, a healthcare degree focused on pre-hospital clinical care, trauma management, and patient assessment in out-of-hospital settings. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake clinical placements across the London Ambulance Service and hospital departments throughout the three years of the degree. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and endorsed by the Royal College of Paramedics. During the first year, students study foundational modules such as Introduction to Paramedic Clinical Care, Science for Paramedics, and Professional Practice 1. The second year progresses to Applied Paramedic Clinical Care, Trauma Care for Paramedics - Management of Acute Medical Emergencies - Resuscitation for Paramedics, Applied Science for Paramedics, and Professional Practice 2, which develop advanced emergency response and scientific knowledge. The final year covers complex topics through Assessment and Evaluation of Mental Health in Out of Hospital Setting, Evidence Based Practice for Paramedics, Paramedic approach and Management of Hospital Avoidance, Paramedic Management of Minor Health Problems, and Transition to Paramedic Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB: Including one science subject. General Studies is not accepted.Accepted science subjects include: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Sociology. If you are applying on the basis of A Levels, you must meet both the A Level and GCSE requirements. IB: Full Award Diploma with an overall score of 30. 14 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 5 in Biology or Chemistry. At Standard Level, a minimum score of 4 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 4 (C) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. For Maths, we accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations. For English, we accept A (language & literature) and B (language). Resits may be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 56%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 280 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Paramedic Clinical Care
- Science for Paramedics
- Professional Practice 1
- Applied Paramedic Clinical Care
- Trauma Care for Paramedics - Management of Acute Medical Emergencies - Resuscitation for Paramedics
- Applied Science for Paramedics
- Professional Practice 2
- Assessment and Evaluation of Mental Health in Out of Hospital Setting
- Evidence Based Practice for Paramedics
- Paramedic approach and Management of Hospital Avoidance
- Paramedic Management of Minor Health Problems
- Transition to Paramedic Practice.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at City St George's, University of London do next?
100% 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 City St George's, University of London?
98% 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 City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at City St George's, University of London 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 City St George's, University of London?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.