Course Summary

The modern paramedic treats and cares for people locally, or in their home, to assist in reducing avoidable hospital admissions, as well as for emergency situations. Throughout this challenging and exciting programme you will learn alongside other healthcare practitioners reflecting the collaborative nature of working in a modern healthcare system. BSc Paramedic Science is the first full time undergraduate degree of its kind in Scotland. Our state of the art simulation laboratory, including high fidelity mannequins and technology will give you an authentic learning experience delivered by excellent lecturers from a variety of clinical backgrounds. Practice based education within the Scottish Ambulance Service in addition to a range of placements within health and social care will allow you to link and enhance the theory and practical knowledge and skills gained in teaching time.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Health and Care Professions Council

How to Apply

26 January 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.

Application Codes

Course code: B950

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A level Biology or Human Biology plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4

in a Health related subject that includes Human Physiology or science related HNC

in a Health related subject that includes Human Physiology or science related HNC

Must include Higher English, Biology or Human Biology plus Maths SG2/National 5 at C/Int2 at C

Considered on an individual Basis - science/health based that includes Human Physiology.

English and Biology or Human Biology at Higher level and Maths at Standard level.

Extended Diploma in Health/Science Must include Human Physiology or Science based BTEC plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4

to include Higher English and Biology or Human Biology plus Ordinary level Maths at least at O2

There is no advanced entry available

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include English and Biology/Human Biology PLUS National 5 Maths C.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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