Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
Oxford Brookes University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in health sciences (non-specific) at Oxford Brookes University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in health sciences (non-specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All health sciences (non-specific) courses of Oxford Brookes University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in allied health
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of health sciences (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £25500 | £24500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £27000 | £20500 - £27000 | £18500 - £30000 |
All allied health courses of Oxford Brookes University
Salary of all UK Graduates of allied health
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £26587 | £25499 | £28607 |
25-75 percentile range | £25118 - £29741 | £18108 - £32192 | £20919 - £36652 |
All allied health courses in the UK
Course Description
Our Paramedic Science course gives you the skills you need to work as a paramedic. Paramedics are registered Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). They care for patients with various healthcare needs in out of hospital settings.
To prepare you for this role, you’ll learn to assess and manage patients with almost any injury and illness. You’ll experience over 2000 hours in clinical practice learning in diverse clinical settings, such as;
-Ambulance placements -Emergency Departments -Surgical Decisions Units -End of Life Care -Airway Management -Mental Health Assessment and Management -Paediatric specialist facilities.
Our excellent teaching facilities include; -dedicated specialist clinical skills suites -extensive range of simulation resources/equipment.
We have developed the course in consultation and partnership with healthcare providers including South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Our friendly teaching team have extensive Paramedic experience. And you'll be supported by an Academic Advisor and Link Lecturer as well as the Student Paramedic Society.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
This particular course
Current jobs
This particular course
Required skill level of job after 15 months
This particular course
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at Oxford Brookes University
90% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Sports and fitness occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
One science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics and Psychology.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | IELTS 6.5 overall. Reading 6.5. Writing 6.5. Listening 6.0. Speaking 6.0. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
---|---|---|
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £16700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Oxford Brookes University intends to continue to set fees at the maximum level permitted for new and returning Home and EU students. Fees are subject to agreement by the Office for Students.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Oxford Brookes University in top UK and global rankings.
See all 26 university rankings of Oxford Brookes University
About Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.
List of 158 Bachelor and Master Courses from Oxford Brookes University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Oxford Brookes University
-
Total number of students enrolled at Oxford Brookes University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11520
- postgraduates:
- 2880
- Total:
- 14400
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Suffolk | 15% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £17162 | 119 | Ipswich | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 93% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 146 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £18800 | 138 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Practice BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 79% | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £15000 | 153 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 30% | 1% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 143 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 77% | 2% | 1% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 142 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science (September entry) - Stafford BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 68% | 0% | 8% | £9250 | £19000 | 147 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 76% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15500 £17000 | 136 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 40% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16700 | 137 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Brighton | 55% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £13842 | 145 | Brighton | On campus Full-time |