BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

The BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science course at the University of Suffolk provides a strong foundation in science, coupled with the professional training needed to become a paramedic. The course provides students with the opportunity to apply clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in complex and unpredictable situations, and emphasizes caring and compassionate communication amongst other essential paramedic skills.Course Content: The course covers a variety of topics, including physiology and pathophysiology, pharmacology, professional principles, emergency care, urgent care, patient assessment, and decision making. It also includes study on equality and diversity, and the importance of professional behaviors.Key Modules: Module highlights include Complex Patient Management in Emergency and Urgent Care, Professional Principles and Legal Issues in Paramedic Practice, Applied Natural Sciences for Paramedics, and Anthropology of Health.Accreditations: This course is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and approved by the College of Paramedics.Future Careers: Graduates of the program can effectively function as professional paramedics in the NHS and private ambulance services. It opens potential career opportunities in remote or hostile environment medics, oil rigs, or event medicine.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.