Undergraduate

Paramedic Science

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Learn how to save lives at the scene of an accident or emergency on a course that's fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
You’ll be hands on from day one, learning frontline care through a 50/50 combination of classroom theory and clinical practice.
You'll learn vital skills in our award-winning Allam Medical Building, which offers state-of-the-art simulated facilities on campus.
With a national drive to produce more paramedics, the career prospects couldn't be stronger. You'll even receive an NHS bursary worth at least £5,000 a year to support your studies.
Practise the life-saving skills and equipment that paramedics use every day in our simulated ambulance on campus.
Graduate as a qualified paramedic capable of helping patients in those crucial minutes when your knowledge is the difference between life or death.
two male and female student paramedics stood in front of mock ambulance
paramedic science students practicing resuscitation
paramedic science students using dummy with tutor
Two student paramedics practising on a dummy patient
Allam Medical Building Critical Care ambulance mock up
Health, Nursing & Midwifery - Paramedic Science

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  • Standard course
  • September 2025

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What does this mean?

Take your first steps towards a rewarding career as a life-saving paramedic with this degree from the University of Hull.

With this hands-on course, you'll learn to treat and stabilise patients at the scene of an accident or emergency – in those crucial minutes when your knowledge and ability can be the difference between life and death.

And you'll be eligible for registration as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) when you graduate.

This course is closed for entry in 2024.

  • 5th in the UK

    for Research Quality 1

  • State-of-the-art

    facilities to develop life-saving skills.

  • Get paid £5k a year

    or more through the NHS Learning Support Fund 2

  • 50/50 split

    between classes and placements

  • Course approved

    by the Health and Care Professions Council

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About this course

This course is part of a national drive to produce better-qualified paramedics, which involves making the profession degree-only and offering paramedic science students a payment of at least £5,000 a year to support your studies.

This doesn't need to be paid back and is in addition to any financial support received through your student loan.

At Hull, you’ll learn front-line care through a 50/50 combination of classroom theory and clinical practice, in line with the College of Paramedic recommendations, and you’ll be fully supported by paramedic academics, practice educators and mentors throughout your studies.

Your classroom-based learning takes place in our award-winning Allam Medical Building, which offers state-of-the-art simulated practice on campus, with placements offered with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service and other healthcare partners.

This comprehensive approach to your training gives you the confidence, skills and experience to thrive as a medical professional ready to take on the challenge of a registered paramedic.

Scheduled study hours and how you’re assessed

To meet HCPC requirements, this is a full-time 3 year programme. This is organised over 45 scheduled weeks of study and three trimesters per year, with additional time scheduled for assessment and holidays.

Choose your modules

Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.

Clinical Practice Education 1

From non-technical leadership and communication skills to the practical skills associated with cardiac arrests and trauma, this module will help to prepare you for your future career.

Compulsory•40 credits

Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

You'll be discussing research, reviews and guidelines, learning how to assess each to best influence your care for patients.

Compulsory•20 credits

Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics

Develop your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, exploring homeostasis whilst evolving your understanding of key systems, their interactions and interdependence.

Compulsory•20 credits

Foundations of Professional Practice

Explore the wider social determinants of health and how these affect health and social care policy. Issues relating to health economics and provisions of healthcare will be discussed.

Compulsory•20 credits

Applied Anatomy and Physiology

Develop a comprehensive understanding of how the human body functions under normal conditions. Armed with this knowledge, you will be equipped to conduct thorough patient assessments, make accurate diagnoses, and tailor interventions based on individual patient needs. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Introduction to Pre-hospital Care

With an emphasis on emergency scene management, this module instils essential skills such as quick decision-making, prioritisation, and resource management, preparing you for the unpredictable and dynamic nature of emergency situations.

Compulsory•20 credits
6 Modules

Pathophysiology for Paramedics

You'll examine the pathophysiology of shock, heart failure, myocardial infarction and respiratory failure.

Compulsory•20 credits

Research Methods

Prepare and complete a small action research project to develop skills that will help you across your studies. It's hands-on learning about research methodology, ethical approval, data analysis and formulating research questions.

Compulsory•40 credits

Clinical Assessment and Examination for Paramedics

Developing your clinical assessment and examination skills, you'll assess and examine the cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and endocrine systems. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Acute Pre-Hospital Care

This module draws on previous experiences gained from clinical practice to inform and explore clinical decision making when identifying common pre-hospital presentations.

Compulsory•20 credits

Clinical Practice Education 2

This module aims to build your confidence, evolve theory-practice links and advance dexterous skill towards autonomous paramedic practice. 

Compulsory•40 credits

Interprofessional Working (Paramedic Science)

This hands-on module allows you to experience and navigate the complexities of interprofessional collaboration in controlled environments, preparing you for the challenges of actual emergency situations. You'll understand the importance of holistic, patient-centred care and be equipped with essential skills for effective communication and collaboration with professionals from diverse healthcare backgrounds. 

Compulsory•20 credits
6 Modules

Clinical Pharmacology for Paramedics

Develop your knowledge of applied pharmacology with respect to paramedic practice. You will reflect on your knowledge gained for your individual professional development.

Compulsory•20 credits

Management of the Critically Ill Patient

This module will provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to care and manage critically ill patients. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Clinical Practice Education 3

Develop your core pre-hospital care principles, refining theory-practice links whilst exploring and critically analysing models of management, leadership and clinical decision-making.

Compulsory•40 credits

Management of Trauma

This module provides specialised training for paramedic students, ensuring you are adept at swiftly recognising, assessing, and responding to traumatic injuries. You'll gain experience with simulation-based learning that mirrors real-world trauma scenarios.

Compulsory•20 credits

Change Management

Explore the concepts and challenges associated with change management within healthcare, alongside practical skills for fostering practice learning, equipping you to emerge as a future practice leadership and change facilitator.

Compulsory•20 credits

Preparing for Professional Practice

This module serves as a pivotal bridge between academic learning and the practical demands of professional paramedic work. You'll be equipped with the necessary skills and insights to apply theoretical knowledge effectively in real-world scenarios, fostering a holistic understanding of the multifaceted aspects of their profession.

Compulsory•20 credits
6 Modules

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Entry requirements

What do I need?

When it comes to applying to university, you'll need a certain number of UCAS points. Different qualifications and grades are worth a different amount of points. For this course, you'll need…

Use UCAS's calculator to work out your estimated points

We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.

But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.

Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.

What do I need?

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our academics

Our staff combine teaching and clinical practice with the opportunity to be involved in high-quality research projects.

Their expertise sees them consult with regulatory bodies and government to drive improvement in healthcare and their research is recognised internationally for its quality.

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Luke Sargent
Featured academic

Luke Sargent

Luke is a lecturer for critical care, teaching on the Paramedic Science, Advance Practice and postgraduate Nursing programmes. A registered nurse, he has always worked in critical care with experience from a variety of units and specialities.
Nicki Credland
Featured academic

Nicki Credland

Nicki is Head of School for Paramedical, Peri-Operative and Advanced Practice at Hull with a background in critical care. She also sits on numerous national panels, including as the Chair of the British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN).

Take a look at our facilities

Ambulance Simulator

Practise the life-saving skills and equipment that paramedics use every day in our simulated ambulance on campus.

Critical Care Room

Develop the skills needed to work with very ill patients in an intensive care setting with this specialist training area.

Hospital Ward

Get hands-on in our mock hospital ward and practise a range of scenarios in our state-of-the-art facilities.

Health Campus

Benefit from the facilities of our award-winning Allam Medical Building with its simulated hospital ward, intensive care unit, resuscitation unit, and more.

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Paramedic Science student Daniel Cooper stands in one of our mock hospital wards

Future prospects

This course is fully approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and you’ll be eligible to register with the HCPC as a paramedic when you graduate.

We work closely with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service and introduced this degree to address the shortage of fully qualified paramedics locally and nationally, so the employment prospects couldn’t be better.

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Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

The standard way to apply for this course is through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skill, qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing your academic qualifications.

How to apply

Not ready to apply?

Visit our next Open Day, and see all that Hull has to offer for yourself. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.

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  2. Available to all undergraduate students studying Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science or Physiotherapy. You don't need to pay this back, and you'll get it as well as your student loan.

 

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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