Course description
Paramedics are multiskilled professionals at the frontline of healthcare and emergency care delivery across many diverse settings. The role of a paramedic is ideal for those who want an engaging and stimulating profession that puts people at the centre of their own care.
The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Birmingham Newman University is designed to enable you to practice confidently, competently and safely across a range of established and emerging practice settings .The programme of study, will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to
rise to the challenge of working in a profession delivering evidence-based effective and compassionate care across the lifespan.
Throughout the programme, you will be encouraged to develop your initiative, clinical reasoning and critical thinking as you learn to work flexibly in a range of diverse and challenging settings. You will be supported to develop a wide variety of practical skills and work calmly in high pressure situations whilst utilising dynamic planning skills.
Studying alongside other student healthcare professionals in the School of Nursing and Allied Health you will develop vital communication and interprofessional skills to enhance your practice and enrich patient care.
The programme will develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills within both the university, via state-of-the-art simulation and through a variety of clinical practice environments.
This new BSc (Hons) represents your first step into a profession it is a privilege to join.
On successful completion of the course *, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
UCAS Tariff: 112 points
A-Level: Grade profile of BBC. To include a Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Physical Education and/or Psychology are also acceptable).
BTEC: Grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended National Diploma (Sport and Exercise Science, Health Science, Applied Science or Health and Social Care preferred) or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
T-levels: A T-level in Health or Science with an overall Merit grade.
Other Level 3 qualifications are also accepted for entry. Please contact the admissions team for further information.
Graduate Entry: A 2:2 or above in a related area will also be considered.
Plus:
GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Maths grades 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
GCSE/IGCSE Biology or Human Biology grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent
If English is not your first language, you must have an IELTS score of 7.0, with no element below 6.5. (Other English language qualifications are also accepted. Please contact admissions for further information).
Applicants must have achieved these before commencing on the three year programme.
Applicants will also be required to be successful at a values based in person interview.
All applicants for professional health programmes must undergo additional screening to ensure their suitability. Screening includes assessment of disclosure and barring service (DBS) status; as well as occupational health checks. Occupational health assessments ensure that applicants are fit to fulfil the demands of placements.
Course delivery details
To cover all the components required to be eligible for registration as a Paramedic, you will study a wide variety of content both academically and practically including but not limited to:
- Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Disease
- Clinical Skills and Advanced Life Support
- Patient Assessment and Intervention
- Trauma Care and Treatment
- Pregnancy and Birth
- Management of Mental Illness
- Interprofessional and Collaborative Practice
- Evidence Based Healthcare.
- Leadership and Professional Practice
Consent to participate in practical sessions
The development of practical and clinical skills is integral to your development as a Paramedic. Participation in interactive practical sessions is therefore essential to your education. During these teaching sessions, you may be asked to act as a ‘model’ for others or role play during ‘scenarios’. This is a vital part of the learning and teaching model for this course. Much of the practical elements may include the need to physically move, lift, kneel and stand and participants should consider this element of the both the course and the career.
If you feel that there is an issue which may have an impact on your ability or willingness to participate in this manner, please contact the programme leader to discuss this. We will make every effort to put mechanisms in place to address your concerns. We want everyone to feel valued and included whilst ensuring that everyone gains the practical and clinical skills needed to successfully complete the programme of study.
Expenses
The full-time course fee for September 2024 will be updated in due course, subsequent to UK Government decisions regarding fees for the 2024 academic cycle start.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Birmingham Newman University
Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...