Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Study paramedic science with us and benefit from our strong links with the London Ambulance Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service, where you will undertake your clinical work-based practice.
This paramedic science degree, run by experienced paramedics and healthcare educators, will prepare you for challenging roles on the front line of emergency care. Our course combines academic study with clinical placements where a range of health professionals will assist in your paramedic training.
Students studying at Avery Hill Campus will undertake a clinical work-based practice with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Medway Campus students will work with South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. This degree will prepare you to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a paramedic.
All paramedic science students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back.
What you should know about this course:
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93.33% Overall Student Satisfaction in Paramedic Science (2020 National Student Survey)
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For subjects allied to medicine, Greenwich is one of the top three universities in London for student satisfaction with learning resources (2019 National Student Survey).
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Make a difference to people's lives and work on the front line of emergency care.
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Train to provide emergency care to those in critical need. Our NHS work placements give you vital on-the-job experience.
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We prepare you to register as a Paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Paramedic Science.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) 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 | |
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| Median salary | £24500 | £19000 | £18500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £27000 | £9500 - £28500 | £11500 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Paramedic Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25248 | £24270 | £26688 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22236 - £28241 | £17210 - £31053 | £18929 - £34981 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich
| 95% | Other Health Professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, International Baccalaureate (IB), Access to HE courses, or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £14500 | year 1 |
| International | £14500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
| 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, 2024
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 University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #50
- #61
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- Health Professions
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The Guardian UK University League Tables by Subject
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What students say about studying Paramedic Science in the UK?
About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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Paramedic Science BSc | Queen Margaret University | 66% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £15500 | 165 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 38% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £14500 | 135 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) | Oxford Brookes University | 63% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14800 | 150 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 100% | 2% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £20118 £21124 | 131 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
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Paramedic Science With Foundation Course BSc (Hons) | Canterbury Christ Church University | 38% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £14500 | 135 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Paramedic Science (Pre-Registration) MSc | University of Huddersfield | 38% | 0% | 0% | £6900 | £16000 | 135 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
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- 24 September, 2022