BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

About your course BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science at Liverpool John Moores University gives you the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become a registered paramedic. You will achieve the high standard expected of today’s health professionals, enabling you to work effectively at the frontline. Working alongside other health professionals and emergency services, you will develop strong leadership skills and the ability to work independently, as well as being a member of a team. A good level of physical fitness is paramount as moving and handling of patients and equipment is part of the role. Your placements will be in the most part with North West Ambulance NHS Trust (NWAS). They are the largest ambulance service outside London, providing emergency care for 7 million people across the region and responding to 952,000 calls each year. As you progress under supervision, you will be challenged to adapt quickly as situations change. The course will help you develop the clinical skills, underpinning knowledge and interpersonal skills you need to care for people in distressing circumstances. Ultimately, you will have the confidence to work effectively and independently. We utilise many practice areas within the Merseyside and Cheshire area, which include NWAS, accident and emergency departments, health centres, hospital operating theatres, maternity units, paediatric facilities, mental health facilities and critical care facilities. Each of these placements will add to your experience and development as a paramedic student. We have excellent facilities within the university so that we can offer you simulated experiences to support your practice. You will benefit from multi-professional days when you will be working alongside and learning with midwifery and nursing students.

Please choose your qualifications below to view requirements Grades/points required from qualifications: BBB-ABB (120-128) Work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth by visiting the UCAS Tariff Calculator. Home International Qualification requirements Show all sections GCSEs and equivalents Applicants must have grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or Welsh GCSE in Maths / The Welsh GCSE in Maths Numeracy. We will also accept the following alternative qualifications: Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English Higher Diploma in Maths/English Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Edge Hill University's equivalence tests in English and mathematics as an alternative to the GCSE requirements accepted. For further information, please go to Edgehill Equivalency Tests or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk. These must be passed prior to applying to the University A levels BBB-ABB (120-128) Minimum Number of A Levels: 3 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20 BTECs Extended Diploma: DDD Access awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Pass overall with a minimum of 128 points International Baccalaureate Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject OCR Cambridge Technical Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject Irish awards Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject T levels Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area Alternative qualifications considered OCR National Extended Diploma must be in a relevant subject area such as Health and Social Care, if no other qualifications taken alongside this. We accept Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) and Extended Project Stand Alone qualifications. We will also accept the new Cache Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care grade B or above, or in combination with other relevant qualifications. Please be advised that we do not accept BTEC or any other Level 3 qualification in Children's Play, Learning and Development. We want applicants to demonstrate their understanding and commitment to the profession, who will provide excellent care and treatment. We also require evidence of relevant experience in the field of health care. This may have been paid employment, voluntary or personal experience, but we will expect you to be able to communicate specific details of these caring opportunities and relate these to the role of a Paramedic and the NHS Core values. Applicants should demonstrate a strong desire to continually develop and improve their skills as a student and ultimately as a registered paramedic. Evidence of professional reading such as the HCPC is required and demonstrate how it fits in with the wider health service. In addition, essential aspects are excellent communication skills, good time management skills, a willingness to work flexible shift patterns. Additional requirements Interview required Yes Admissions Process All applicants will be sent an assessment by email with full instructions and a deadline for submission. Once assessments are returned applications will be assessed, and qualifications will be checked to see that they meet or are predicted to meet our entry requirements. We would expect applicants’ personal statements to demonstrate preparation for and commitment to studying this course and to becoming a Paramedic. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and offers will be made to successful applicants. All applicants must provide a satisfactory reference with their application

IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within 2 years of the course start date

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,050 per year

UK/Home: £10,050 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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