The MSc in Paramedic Science course provides a flexible and innovative approach to postgraduate education. Paramedics need to demonstrate a range of well developed managerial, leadership, interpersonal and problem solving skills, in addition to the more specialist clinical elements, which this course supports.

Applicants will normally have completed a relevant university degree and have a recognised qualification in paramedic science. You will normally have at least one year's post-qualification experience (post internship) and evidence of appropriate continuing professional development.

The various modules in this course have been designed and developed to ensure they match these requirements. The course also includes interprofessional modules, which are aimed at health professionals who cross professional boundaries in their day-to-day practice, and which compliment this provision ensuring paramedics are equipped to undertake these new emerging roles.

Course philosophy

• To facilitate independent learning and reflection in practice
• To enhance specialist professional skills
• To explore the evidence for practice
• To recognise the place of research in the continued development of the profession

In addition, the MSc Paramedic Science course offers the opportunity to share ideas with other health professions in order to develop intellectual abilities and assist in the advancement of health care.

Course structure

The MSc in Paramedic Science course is modular in structure. If you wish to collect credits towards and award or a qualification see below the award and credit requirements:

• Postgraduate certificate - 60 credits
• Postgraduate diploma - 120 credits
• Masters degree - 180 credits

To complete a Masters degree award for this course you need to collect the following credits:

• Research modules - 60 credits
• Paramedic science modules - minimum 30 credits
• Optional interprofessional modules - maximum 90 credits

Module Structure

Research modules

• Research Methods module (15 credits)
• Research Dissertation (45 credits)

Paramedic science modules

• Principles and practice of advanced pre-hospital trauma care  (30 credits)
• Cardiology in out-of-hospital care (30 credits) Theory of cardiology in out-of-hospital care (15 credits)
• Contemporary influences in professional paramedic practice (30 credits)
• Paramedic independent professional study 1 and study 2 (15/30 credits)

Optional interprofessional modules

• Developing and managing people (15 credits)
• Facilitation of education in practice (15 credits)
• Research methods (15 credits)
• Imaging for trauma (15 credits)
• Imaging for non-trauma (15 credits)
• Musculoskeletal injection therapy (15 credits)
• Foundation acupuncture (30 credits)
• Contemporary pain management issues (15 credits)
• Leading and developing services (15 credits)
• Contemporary issues in health promotion (15 credits)
• Physical activity and metabolic health (15 credits)
• Preparing for postgraduate success - distance learning (15 credits)