Introduction
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You’ll learn in purpose-built skills labs and on placements with London Ambulance Service or East of England Ambulance Service. Our course is validated by the Health & Care Professions Council so you’ll graduate eligible to register as a Paramedic.
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Key facts
Entry requirements
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Fees and paying for university
Facilities and accreditation
Facilities and services
As part of your Paramedic Science studies with ARU, you’ll be able to take advantage of:
- purpose built skills labs offering the very best in experiential learning
- science labs and skills spaces to support your learning including the ARU Anatomy Centre
- registered, practising tutors and lecturers who’ll make sure you’re being taught the latest techniques and give you the support you need to succeed
- a new training grant for student paramedics worth at least £5,000 a year
HCPC accredited
Our Paramedic Science degree meets the standards set by the HCPC so when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and get to work as a Paramedic.
Lecturers
Joshua Ferdinand
Lecturer Practitioner
Nathan Cusack
Senior Lecturer
Brennan O'Donnell
Lecturer Practitioner
Careers
Our Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) degree places a real emphasis on practical clinical experience. This means that when you graduate from ARU, you’ll already have the skills you need to perform effectively in the workplace.
You'll be eligible to apply for registration as a Paramedic with the Health & Care Professions Council and work as a Paramedic. You might choose to work in NHS ambulances or response cars, air ambulances or control rooms. You could also work in a range of out-of-hospital emergency and primary care services.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us, of course. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our MSc Physician Associate. With our Alumni Scholarship, you'll even get 20% off your fees as an ARU graduate.
Employability and personal career development
Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.
Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.
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Placements
You’ll spend some of your learning time out on placement. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in assessing, treating and communicating with patients.
Your guide to placements
Taster Days
If you want to know more about our Paramedic Science degree, book your place at one of our Taster Days. Meet our lecturers and current students, learn more about the course and the role of the paramedic, and pick up useful tips for your application and interview.
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