BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

Bournemouth University offers a BSc (Hons) programme in Paramedic Science, a full-time course over a span of three years. This comprehensive degree is designed for students seeking to become proficient paramedics, equipping them with the requisite skills and knowledge to respond to health needs in a variety of settings, such as urgent, emergency, and out of hospital care.Course Content: The course covers a range of topics including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathophysiology. It encompasses both the theoretical and practical aspects that are key to prehospital paramedic practice in order to prepare students for real-world scenarios. The programme incorporates workshops, simulation exercises, and clinical practice placements.Key Modules: Some of the key areas of study in this course include Approaches to Health & Wellbeing, Professional Practice, Anatomy & Human Biology, Interprofessional Education groups, Applied Bioscience, Clinical Practice, Research Methods, and Paramedic Practice. Accreditations: This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning that upon graduation you will be eligible to apply for registration with them, a pre-requisite for practising as a paramedic in the UK. It is also endorsed by the College of Paramedics.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students are equipped to work as paramedics within the NHS Ambulance Trusts or a range of other settings including the commercial sector and overseas. Other potential career paths can include critical care, urgent care, event medical services, and remote and offshore medics.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-hons-paramedic-science).