University of Huddersfield: Paramedic Science (Pre-Registration)

Summary

This exciting new course provides an opportunity for those who have already undertaken a health related degree to undertake paramedic education. Paramedics are an integral and ever evolving part of the NHS workforce and work as autonomous practitioners, able to conduct complex examinations and undertake diagnostic management procedures. Paramedics work in a multitude of environments, providing urgent and emergency care to patients across the lifespan.

* This two-year programme is the first of its kind in the North of England and was developed in conjunction with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

* It provides strong post course employability as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP).

* The course provides a wealth of practice placement opportunities in both ambulance and non-ambulance settings.

* This pre-registration course enables you to commence study at Masters level, the first of its kind within the North of England to offer this paramedic course

Master’s level students are expected to engage with more complex concepts, beyond that of a Bachelor degree and learners are required to be complete practitioners, capable of leading change and improving service quality.

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Entry requirements for this course are normally: * A first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant human or health related subject * Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances. We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over * A conditional offer will be made upon completion of an APEL portfolio * GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme * Relevant prior experience in a health environment * Potential to study at master’s level * Evidence of recent study (within 5 years) If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/
Location	Main Site Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Fees

EU	18000 GBP for Year 1
England	6900 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	6900 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	6900 GBP for Year 1
Wales	6900 GBP for Year 1
Channel Islands	6900 GBP for Year 1
International	18000 GBP for Year 1

Summary

**The MSc Paramedic Science (Pre-registration) is an innovative and fresh approach to paramedic education. This is an opportunity for prospective students who have already undertaken a previous health related degree, opportunity to register as a paramedic.**

Paramedics are an integral and ever evolving part of the NHS workforce and work as autonomous practitioners, able to conduct complex examinations and undertake diagnostic management procedures. Paramedics work in a multitude of environments, paramedics provide urgent and emergency care to patients across the lifespan.

Master’s level students are expected to engage with more complex concepts, beyond that of a Bachelor degree and learners are required to be complete practitioners, capable of leading change and improving service quality.

* The course works closely in partnership with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, developed in conjunction with the trust.

* The course provides a wealth of practice placement opportunities in both ambulance and non-ambulance settings

* The course enables students to commence study at Masters level, the first of its kind within the North of England to offer this paramedic course

* The two year programme provides strong post course employability as a Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP).

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	Entry requirements for this course are normally: * A first degree (or equivalent) in a relevant human or health related subject * Provide a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and health clearances * A conditional offer will be made upon completion of an APEL portfolio * GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme * Relevant prior experience in a health environment * Potential to study at master’s level * Evidence of recent study (within 5 years) If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/
Location	Main Site Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Fees

EU	6500 GBP for Year 1
England	6500 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	6500 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	6500 GBP for Year 1
Wales	6500 GBP for Year 1