BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

The Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate degree that prepares students for a rewarding career as a paramedic, equipped with essential skills and knowledge to deliver high-quality patient care in various response environments. The course combines theory and practice, offering critical skills to manage, treat, and refer patients in various challenging environments.Course Content: The course is structured to provide a solid foundation in the theoretical principles and practice of Paramedic Science. It comprises lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions that are supplemented by valuable work-based learning experiences. The students will gain extensive clinical experience in hospital and community settings and emergency responding. Besides providing a deep understanding of the human body and its systems, students will also learn to manage significant illness and injuries, ambulatory care, ailment assessment, and more.Key Modules: The key modules of the course include Understanding Paramedic Practice, Applied Anatomy, and Physiology, Skills for Practice, and Professional Paramedic Practice. In addition, students will undertake research methods and a final year dissertation to incorporate scholarly and critical abilities to paramedic practice.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring students are eligible to apply to register as Health professionals after successfully completing the program. It's also endorsed by the College of Paramedics, the professional body for Paramedics and student Paramedics in the UK.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students would be fully qualified to practice as a Paramedic in the United Kingdom. Graduates can pursue a career in various sectors such as the NHS Ambulance service, search and rescue services, or event medical services. Alternatively, they can opt for further study in areas like critical care or advanced practice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.