Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)

What are we looking for?

• 128 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, two of which must be A-Level equivalent including a health, science or social science subject.
• GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C/4

Please note: We are unable to accept applications from individuals on a Student Route visa. Due to the mandatory teaching and placement requirements of this course, we are also unable to accept applications from individuals with a Tier 2 Skilled Worker Visa.

You will also need to:

• be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course. This is the minimum age requirement set by our placement providers. If you will be under 18 at the start of the course, your application may be declined, or you may be offered the opportunity to defer your application until next year
• undertake an interview with a lecturer and practitioner or service user,
• complete an enhanced-level Disclosure and Barring Service check
• provide a satisfactory health declaration
• confirm the ability to use a range of IT facilities including email, internet, and word processing.
• provide evidence of vaccination against Hep B, or undergo a vaccination programme, before any placements can be undertaken.

Personal Statement

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, you will need to submit a personal statement demonstrating:

• an understanding of the role of a Paramedic and current issues in Paramedicine
• any evidence of health-related work (Paid or voluntary)
• How your personal values align to the NHS Core values

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

• Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5. Please note that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration.

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

• Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

• Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.

You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)