BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

The Paramedic Science course at Wrexham Glyndwr University is a vocational program that prepares students to become qualified paramedics. The program includes workshops, simulated incidents, and placement opportunities to provide students with a diverse and comprehensive learning experience. The full-time course spans over three years.Course Content: The course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the human body, essential medical skills, and the ability to respond to high-pressure emergency situations. It focuses on a range of topics including anatomy and physiology, practice-based learning, and advanced paramedic practice. The program offers practical training in driving at the blue light emergency level, and an option of placement opportunities in areas including ambulance service, emergency departments, minor injury units, and GP surgeries.Key Modules: Initial modules include Understanding Health & Wellbeing, Fundamental Skills for Paramedic Practice and Developing Paramedic Practice. The later years include modules such as Advancing Paramedic Practice and Leading and Managing in Paramedic Practice.Accreditations: The course is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), enabling students to register as a paramedic upon successful completion.Future Careers: Completion of the course arms students with the skills to work as paramedics in the National Health Service (NHS) or private ambulance services. It also opens up career paths in minor injuries units, GP surgeries, overseas work, event medical services, or specialist paramedic roles in urgent and emergency care.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.