BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is developed jointly with South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and includes ambulance and specialist placements. Graduates may apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration to practise as a paramedic.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Typical Offers 112 UCAS tariff points, BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science, DMM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Health Science subject, 2:2 or above in a previous degree, or a Merit in your T-Level in a science or health-related subject. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a health or science based subject. Applicants are required to meet 112 tariff points (example of achieving this would be 24 distinctions and 15 merits and 6 passes or 21D, 18M and 6P). Entry to this course is by interview. Check out the Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare. Additional requirements You must have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE grade 4/C or above, to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certificate to our admissions team. If you have any criminal convictions, a risk assessment will be undertaken to determine your suitability for the programme and profession. All successful applicants MUST complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this is at the applicant’s expense. Applicants MUST sign up to the DBS Update Service with
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 76%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Professionalism in Paramedic Practice
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 1
- Paramedic Practice 1
- Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 2
- Paramedic Practice 2
- Urgent and Emergency Care 1
- Advanced Clinical Decision-Making
- Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice 3
- Paramedic Practice 3
- Urgent and Emergency Care 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £30,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire?
97% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at University of Gloucestershire 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 University of Gloucestershire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.