Paramedic Science
About this course
Integrated Masters (MSci) in Paramedic Science is a health sciences degree centred on emergency and urgent care, patient assessment, and clinical management. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students are based in the School of Medicine, which utilises a multidisciplinary approach to education across the duration of the programme. The first year covers the foundations through Public Health & Wellbeing for Paramedics, Fundamental Life Sciences for Paramedics, Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice, Introduction to Professional Practice for Paramedics, and Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 1. The second year builds upon this with Introduction to Evidence-based Practice & Research, Pharmacology & Medicines Management for Paramedic Practice, Applied Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Paramedics, Principles of Paramedic Practice, and Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 2. The third year continues with Behavioural Health for Paramedics, Evidence-based Practice, Older Persons and Frailty, Enhanced Paramedic Practice, and Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 3. The final fourth year advances expertise through Clinical Leadership for Paramedics, Introduction to Critical Care Practice for Paramedics, Advancing Practice Project, Primary, Urgent and Unscheduled Care for Paramedics, and Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 4.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A Levels including B in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List . IB: 655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in one Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in one Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List .
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 57%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 31%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 30%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Public Health & Wellbeing for Paramedics
- Fundamental Life Sciences for Paramedics
- Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
- Introduction to Professional Practice for Paramedics
- Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 1
- Introduction to Evidence-based Practice & Research
- Pharmacology & Medicines Management for Paramedic Practice
- Applied Anatomy & Pathophysiology for Paramedics
- Principles of Paramedic Practice
- Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 2
- Behavioural Health for Paramedics
- Evidence-based Practice
- Older Persons and Frailty
- Enhanced Paramedic Practice
- Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 3
- Clinical Leadership for Paramedics
- Introduction to Critical Care Practice for Paramedics
- Advancing Practice Project
- Primary, Urgent and Unscheduled Care for Paramedics
- Applied Paramedic Practice & Simulation 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Paramedic Science at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £34,500. The £32,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of Paramedic Science at Keele University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Paramedic Science at Keele University?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Paramedic Science at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is Paramedic Science at Keele 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 Paramedic Science at Keele University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.