BSc Paramedic Science
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
About this course
BSc in Paramedic Science, focusing on clinical skills and professional practice in out-of-hospital care. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Clinical placements are integrated into each year of the programme, including settings such as the Scottish Ambulance Service. The programme holds endorsement from the Royal College of Paramedics, and graduates may apply for HCPC registration as a paramedic upon completion.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBB, Minimum - BBCC A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H3, H3 Required subjects: To include Human Biology or Biology and a discursive subject, such as English, History, RMPS, Modern Studies, Philosophy at Higher/ A Level. English and Maths at grade C/4 or above are required plus a second science is preferred at Nat 5/GCSE level at Grade C/4 or above if not studied at Higher level. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. If English is not your first language and you would be required to provide evidence of an English language test, an IELTS of 7.0 with no component lower than 6.5 would be required. This is in line with HCPC registration requirements. International: IELTS of 7.0 with no component lower than 6.5 Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Other requirements You must be aged 18 by the 1 November 2027 in order to be eligible to start the course in September 2027 due to placement restrictions. This course is not open to international applicants. Applicants will be required to take part in an interview. If you do not respond to your invitation to interview your application will not be progressed any further. A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are required. The requirements of employment and standards of proficiency require applicants to demonstrate good health and that they can meet the physical requirements of the role of a paramedic. Within the per
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 49%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 37%
- Therapy professionals: 24%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 77%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 18%
- 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
- Patient Assessment
- Skills for Paramedic Practice 1
- Paramedic Research 1
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional and Personal Development 1
- Practice-based Learning 1
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology and Clinical Decision Making
- Professional and Personal Development 2
- Skills for Paramedic Practice 2
- Paramedic Practice-based Learning 2
- Paramedic Research 2
- Primary & Urgent Care in Paramedic Practice
- Professional and Personal Development 3
- Paramedic Practice-based Learning 3
- Management of the Critically Unwell or Injured Persons
- Skills for Paramedic Practice 3
- Paramedic Research 3: The module aims
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh do next?
92% 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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
86% 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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh 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 Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.