BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes supervised clinical placements across all three years and a capstone module preparing students for qualified practice. A final-year dissertation allows independent research into a paramedic practice topic.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC
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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: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East of England: 80%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Preparation for Paramedic Practice - Becoming a Professional
- Paramedic Practice – Fundamentals of Patient Assessment and Treatment
- Understanding Resilience, Empathy and Mental Health
- Practice Placement 1
- Pharmacology for Paramedic Practice
- Applied Cardiology and ECG Interpretation for Paramedics
- Application of Pathophysiology to Paramedic Practice
- Community Health and Wellbeing
- Paramedic Practice – Clinical Priorities and Decision Making
- Practice Placement 2
- Enhancing Care in Paramedic Practice
- Clinical Integration – Preparation for Qualified Practice
- Dissertation
- Paramedic Practice – Complex Patient Management
- Practice Placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Suffolk do next?
90% 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 Suffolk?
90% 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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at University of Suffolk 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 Suffolk?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.