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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B950

Paramedic Science

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc Paramedic Science at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The role of the paramedic is to assess, treat and manage people in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Paramedics work in a wide range of environments and may work alone or within a team of other health and social care professionals. The BSc Paramedic Science course will provide students with the necessary skills and competencies to deliver out of hospital care in a range of health settings as a member of an integrated health and social care team. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

BSc Paramedic Science
Why QMU?
An interprofessional learning experience
Professional links
Great facilities
Excellent student support
Professional registration
UCAS Code:B950
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

Required subjects: To include Biology or Human Biology and a discursive subject, such as English, History, RMPS, Modern Studies or Philosophy. Also, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade C/4 and second science preferred at GCSE if not studied at Higher level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

You will complete a range of modules and placements in each year that will prepare you to work in this exciting profession. You will complete a range of modules each year as outlined. Due to placement requirements this course is not open to international fee payers and those who would require a Visa to study with us. Fee information Fees: Students who receive SAAS funding may be able to claim for some of these expenses to be reimbursed

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£30,000£37,000
3 years£18,000£24,500£28,000
5 years£18,500£30,000£33,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

95%Working
5%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
49%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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The Alison Scott Scholarship

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh offers Paramedic Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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