BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a paramedic. The programme includes an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128 A level: ABB at A Level including relevant subject(s) BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Distinction overall from a T level qualification
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Paramedic Science (B780) at Sheffield Hallam University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 168 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 50%
- Other Health Professionals: 26%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 84%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 350 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 39%
- East Midlands: 27%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Clinical Placement Practice 1
- Collaboration For Individual And Community Wellbeing
- Foundations Of Paramedic Practice 1A
- Foundations Of Paramedic Practice 1B
- Personal And Professional Development
- Assessing And Addressing Complexity In Practice
- Clinical Placement Practice 2
- Developing Paramedic Practice 2A
- Developing Paramedic Practice 2B
- Evidence And Enquiry For Practice
- Clinical Placement Practice 3
- Complexity & Leadership In Professional Practice
- Independent Paramedic Practice
- Specialist Populations In Paramedic Practice
- The Advancing Professional
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,500. 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 Sheffield Hallam University 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
87% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.