• Your learning experience is constructed from 12 years of professional leadership in paramedic education and development,
  
• It is specifically designed to support your studies and enhance your work experience through practice placements. 
• Your practice placements are organised with the London Ambulance Service - one of the busiest ambulance services in the world.
• You will be eligible to apply to register with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as a qualified Paramedic on successful completion of this FdSc Paramedic Science degree, which significantly increases your employability opportunities.

Entry requirements

What will you need to apply for FdSc Paramedic Science?

Academic requirements

• 180 UCAS points, including GCE A level (or equivalent) grade C in a natural science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
• ‘Access to Science’ or ‘Access to Medicine’ courses are also considered (if you do not have 180 UCAS points) and you need to undertake the maximum amount of natural science available on your chosen access course. In addition you need to pass and be credited with 45 credits at level 3 of which 18 of these must be at distinction.
• We will accept BTEC qualifications in public and/or uniformed services when it is in addition to an A Level grade C in a natural science
• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English language, mathematics and double science.
• Equivalent qualifications are also welcomed.
• Mature students are welcome to apply.

 Practical requirements

• You should be physically fit.
• You should also have a full clean (no points) UK manual driving license with provisional C1 entitlement.

What stages are there in the selection process?

If your application is sucessful, your selection process for the FdSc Paramedic Science degree includes:

• Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) screening. This will show all convictions and cautions including those you were given to understand would be removed from your records (perhaps at 18). Note of their presence should be indicated on your application. The details will not be required until interview.
• Health clearance through the occupational health service and will be informed of the required immunisations you need.
• Suitably qualified potential students are invited for an interview generally between November and April, which must be attended prior to an offer being made.

Study routes

• Full-time 2 years

Location(s)

• College Lane Campus

Professional accreditation

You will be eligible to apply to register with the Health Professions Council (HPC) as a qualified Paramedic on successful completion of this FdSc Paramedic Science degree, which significantly increases your employability opportunities.