BSc Paramedic Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice, a health sciences degree centred on patient assessment, emergency response, and clinical care within multidisciplinary environments. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The first year introduces foundational human anatomy and physiology through Bioscience for Paramedics, along with Clinical Practice and Simulation 1, Development of Study Skills in Paramedic Practice, Fundamentals of Professional Paramedic Practice, and Principles of Assessment and Management in Paramedic Practice. The second year advances these competencies with Assessment, Decision-Making and Management, Clinical Practice and Simulation 2, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Paramedic Practice, and Research and Evidence Based Practice. The final year concentrates on complex scenarios and operational environments through Clinical Practice and Simulation 3, Exploring the Scope of Paramedic Practice, Paramedic Practice in Primary and Urgent Care, and Professional Paramedic Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 64%
- Organisation and management: 37%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- Wales: 8%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 25%
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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bioscience for Paramedics
- Clinical Practice and Simulation 1
- Development of Study Skills in Paramedic Practice
- Fundamentals of Professional Paramedic Practice
- Principles of Assessment and Management in Paramedic Practice
- Assessment, Decision-Making and Management
- Clinical Practice and Simulation 2
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Paramedic Practice
- Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Clinical Practice and Simulation 3
- Exploring the Scope of Paramedic Practice
- Paramedic Practice in Primary and Urgent Care
- Professional Paramedic Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Practice at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £31,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Practice at Edge Hill University 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 Practice at Edge Hill University?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Paramedic Practice at Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Practice at Edge Hill 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 Practice at Edge Hill University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.