BSc Paramedic Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, focusing on emergency and unscheduled care. The programme includes clinical simulation and NHS placements, and students work with Comensus volunteers who share first-hand accounts of receiving emergency care.
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Entry requirements
120 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM Pass Access Course: 120 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 3 at Grade C/4 in Maths, English and Science, equivalencies may be accepted please contact Admissions for further information. We do accept Level 2 Ofqual regulated Functional Skills in Maths and English Applicants are required to attend a selection day when they will be interviewed for the course A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course. Full UK driving licence will be required by the course start date.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 66%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 29%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 44%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 85%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Paramedic Science at University of Lancashire?
63% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.