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Paramedic Science BSc

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Paramedic Science BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    institution

    Oxford Brookes University

    Oxford Brookes University got its start more than 150 years ago, in 1865. At that time it was a School of Art in a single room within the Taylor Institution in the city of Oxford. It incorporated the School of Science in 1870, and became the Oxford City Technical School in 1891. The school moved […]

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    Course Summary

    A Paramedic is a type of AHP (Allied Health Professional) who care for patients on an emergency or unscheduled basis outside of hospitals and clinics. They are responsible for managing and accessing all kinds of patients, and have to be able to deal competently with just about every kind of injury or illness.

    Oxford Brookes University offers an Honours BSc program in Paramedic Science which has been fully endorsed by the College of Paramedics and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council. Your instructors will be experienced paramedics and specialists of closely related fields.

    This program was developed in partnership with a range of healthcare providers including the South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. They will make it possible for students to experience paramedic service in many different clinical settings. In fact, you’ll experience more than 2000 hours of clinical practice before you graduate.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This is a 3 year program for most students.  It has six core skill areas:

    • An understanding of the physiological basis for emergency medical intervention and care
    • Familiarity with and critical awareness of the evidential basis for paramedic care
    • A solid understanding of the stresses and psychological issues paramedics and other healthcare providers face
    • A solid set of paramedic skills
    • An understanding of how to apply leadership and management principles in a medical setting
    • A capstone study project which demonstrates your suitability and capability as a paramedic

    Year 1 will see you learning the fundamentals of anatomy, physiology and professional judgement. It will involve 750 hours of clinical practice.

    Year 2 will develop your understanding of physiology pharmacology and emergency care. You’ll undertake a further 750 hours in several different placements.

    Year 3 will focus more on professional judgement, leadership, assessment and management. You’ll undertake a dissertation, and a final 750 hours of clinical practice.

    Learning & Teaching

    Oxford Brookes’ Paramedic Science program uses standard teaching techniques, including lectures, seminars and similar classes. However, there is a great deal of emphasis on clinical placement throughout all 3 years of the program. You’ll develop strong teamwork skills, and the ability to work professionally with other healthcare professionals. You’ll also work on your digital literacy skills using the Moogle service. Your progress will be assessed on your coursework, practical exams, placement hours, presentations and on online quizzes.

    Career Possiblities

    Oxford Brookes’ Paramedic Science program should prepare you well to take on a variety of urgent or emergency care roles in many different health care settings. Remember, though, that in order to register as a paramedic, you must undertake Continuing Professional Development. You could develop a specialty in Management Education, Research or Clinical Practice, for example. Recent graduates have become practicing paramedics, consultants and specialists of various kinds.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved 112 UCAS tariff points, or the international equivalent. Beyond that, a wide range of qualifications are accepted.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test.

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