BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science. Core topics include clinical skills. The programme covers ambulance care practice through placement-based learning, with later modules addressing evidence-based practice and leadership in paramedic settings.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 102; Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent, including Higher in Biology/Human Biology plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths at grade C; A Level: BCC or equivalent, including A Level in Biology plus GCSE Maths at grade C.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 12%: 115 offers from 969 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 70%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 41%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 90%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 52%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 23%
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.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- Introduction to Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Clinical Skills
- Core Principles in Paramedic Science
- Introduction to Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Assessment and Management
- Practice Based Education: Ambulance Care Practice
- Developing Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Advancing Skills
- Understanding Evidence-Based Practice in Health and Social Care
- Developing Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Advancing Assessment
- Psychosocial Health in Paramedic Practice
- Applying Evidence-Based Practice
- Leadership in Paramedic Practice
- Consolidating Clinical Practice for Paramedics
- Preparation for Practice: Continuing Professional Development
- Practice-Based Education: Consolidating Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Glasgow Caledonian 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 Science at Glasgow Caledonian University?
75% 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Paramedic Science at Glasgow Caledonian University?
12% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 115 offers from 969 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at Glasgow Caledonian 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.