BSc Paramedic Science with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
Prepare for foundation pathway: Applicants who wish to access this course will be required to attend and pass a compulsory one day Prepare for foundation programme. This programme is where you will be able to showcase your keen interest or recent experience in the subject. As well as come to visit the university and meet the staff involved in the programme. This compulsory programme is designed to introduce you to studying a health professional course, answer your questions, meet staff and fellow students. You will take part in a variety of exciting subject related activities that will prepare you to kick start your academic experience with us, should you secure an offer. Before attending the Prepare for foundation programme, we wish to make you aware that you will be asked to complete an assessment task which will be used as part of the event. Further information on the requirements of this task will be provided to applicants who have been shortlisted for this course. Interview: If you are successful in passing this programme, you will be required to attend an interview with faculty staff. GCSE requirements: You are required to hold GCSE English language and maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications include the following at Level 2: Functional Skills, Key Skills, Learn direct. Equivalency Test: If you have not achieved your Level 2 qualifications, you are eligible to take our University equivalency tests . The tests for this course are free of charge and can be taken completely online. Our Admissions team will confirm in your offer if you are required to take one of these assessments. Free Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health Check : Due to the professional nature of some of our courses you may also be required to complete a Declaration of Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. We will coordinate both of these non-academic conditions with you should your course require this and you receive an offer from u
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 96%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 80%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 9%
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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- From Cell to Self: Human Anatomy, Physiology and Mind
- Fundamentals for Professional and Interprofessional Practice
- Health in context: Equity and Ethics in Health and Wellbeing
- Preparing for Academic Study in Allied Health
- Foundations of Physical, Life and Clinical Sciences for Paramedic Practice
- Fundamental Patient Assessment and Management Skills in Simulation and Clinical Practice.
- Professional and Social Perspectives in Pre-Hospital Care
- Succeeding at University in Paramedic Practice
- Developing Patient Assessment and Management Skills in Simulation and Clinical Practice
- Developing Physical, Life and Clinical Sciences for Paramedic Practice
- Legal, Ethical and Evidence-Based Practice in Paramedic Care
- Vulnerability, Inequality, & Crisis response in Paramedic Practice
- Consolidating Patient Assessment and Management Skills in Simulation and Clinical Practice
- Consolidating Physical, Life and Clinical Sciences for Paramedic Practice
- Independent Study Project
- Preparing for Professional Paramedic Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £34,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Health sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Paramedic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Paramedic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
91% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Paramedic Science with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton 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 with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.