If you are considering a career as a paramedic, one option is to undertake a degree
in Paramedic Science with one of our three university
partners—University of Hertfordshire, University of Greenwich, and
St George’s, University of London.
As part of these programmes, you will have the opportunity to put
theory into practice by taking part in placements with us.
Full-time programmes
- University
of Hertfordshire BSc (Hons)
This degree runs over four
academic years, with a one-year paid sandwich year in year three.
On completion of this course you will attain a BSc (Hons) in
Paramedic Science and will be eligible to register with the Health
Professions Council (HPC) as a paramedic.
- University
of Hertfordshire Foundation Degree (FdSc)
This programme
includes a high percentage of taught sessions supported by
e-learning. It runs over three academic years, with
successful students contracted to work 50 per cent of year two and
50 per cent of year three in paid employment with us. On completion
of this course you will attain a Foundation Degree in Paramedic
Science and will be eligible to register with the Health
Professions Council (HPC) as a paramedic.
- University of
Greenwich Foundation Degree (FdSc)
This programme includes a high percentage of taught sessions
supported by e-learning. It runs over three academic years,
with successful students contracted to work 50 per cent of year two
and 50 per cent of year three in paid employment with us. On
completion of this degree, you will attain a Foundation Degree
in Paramedic Science and will be eligible to register with the
Health Professions Council (HPC) as a paramedic.
- St George’s,
University of London Foundation Degree (FdSc)
This
programme primarily involves e-learning, supported by a number of
taught sessions. The programme runs over three academic years, with
successful students contracted to work 50 per cent of year two and
50 per cent of year three in paid employment with us. On completion
of this course, you will attain a Foundation Degree in Paramedic
Science and will be eligible to register with the Health
Professions Council (HPC) as a paramedic.
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Part-time programmes
-
University of Hertfordshire Diploma / BSc (Hons)
We also support our own paramedic staff who wish to undertake a
part-time Diploma of Higher Education or BSc (Hons) in
Paramedic Science with the University of Hertfordshire. Successful
candidates are currently awarded paid study leave, and payment of
academic fees.
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Is funding available?
If you enrol on a full-time programme, you
will be responsible for paying for your academic fees during the
course. However, you will have the opportunity to do the equivalent
of one year’s paid employment with us during your course.
Our current paramedics who take part in the
part-time programme will be given paid study leave and academic
fees will be paid.
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How do I apply?
You will need to apply directly to the
university of your choice and have a good standard of education.
This is generally five GCSEs at grade C or above (including maths,
English and a science) or equivalent.
You will also need:
- 120 CATS points (equivalent to one A-level) for entry onto the
Foundation Degree programme.
- 360 CATS points (equivalent to three A-levels) for entry onto
the BSc Hons programme.
If you are a mature student, then equivalent
qualifications and experience will be considered.
You will also need to have a full manual UK
driving licence with no more than three points and a minimum of one
year’s driving experience. For consideration for the Foundation
Degree programme you will also need to have the C1 category on your
driving licence before starting the course.
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