Paramedic Science
Study our full-time Paramedic Science degree and open the door to a rewarding career in emergency and urgent healthcare.
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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Get a minimum of £5,000 per year non-repayable training grant
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Register as a paramedic when you graduate, with our accredited course
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Experience hands-on placements with ambulance services and NHS Trust partners
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Access simulation suites for paramedic training in realistic scenarios
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Enhance your anatomy and physiology education through our cadaver lab
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Study an industry-informed curriculum that gives you essential, employment-ready skills
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Course options
Key facts
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Applied Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
- Paramedic Assessment and Management 1
- Professionalism, Ethics and Law for Paramedic Practice
- Clinical Practice in Paramedic Science 1
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- Paramedic Assessment and Management 2
- Paramedic Pharmacology
- Clinical Practice in Paramedic Science 2
- Resuscitation Skills
- Trauma Skills
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Clinical Practice in Paramedic Science 3
- Evidence-based Practice for Paramedic Science
- Paramedic Assessment and Management 3
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
At ARU you'll get expert guidance from supportive tutors, including practising professionals, and learn to work as part of a multidisciplinary team – reflecting the real-life working environment.
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Louise SamouelleLecturer Practitioner
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Paul LewisSenior Lecturer
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Dr Dil PatelSenior Lecturer
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Richard NicholsonSenior Lecturer
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Alice Hannah TurnerLecturer Practitioner
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Brennan O'DonnellLecturer Practitioner
Facilities
As part of your Paramedic Science studies with ARU, you’ll use purpose-built skills labs offering the very best in experiential learning.
Our campuses also feature science labs and skills spaces to support your learning, including the ARU Anatomy Centre.
Registered, practising tutors and lecturers will make sure you’re being taught the latest techniques and give you the support you need to succeed.
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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UK students
Call our Clearing line
01245 686868
UK students
We also welcome applications from students from Ireland, and EU, EEA and Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK.
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