Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons)

Our paramedic science degree equips you to deliver frontline patient care in dynamic environments, administering life-saving treatments for traumatic injuries and medical emergencies. As first responders in various settings, including GP surgeries and communities, you'll gain skills for emergency and urgent care in pre-hospital contexts. Upon completion, you can apply for Health and Care Professions Council registration, developing expertise in clinical reasoning, teamwork, and healthcare systems through simulated learning and NHS placements. The course features a focused structure with one module at a time, supported by financial aid for eligible students.This program fosters a strong professional identity, encouraging critical thinking on technology and global paramedic practices, with opportunities for international collaboration. Modules span foundational skills, medical emergencies, patient assessment, trauma management, and advanced care, culminating in placements that prepare you for diverse careers. Assessment includes coursework, exams, presentations, and clinical evaluations, ensuring comprehensive skill development. Coventry University partners with NHS Trusts to align the curriculum with future workforce needs.

Year one

• Becoming a Professional Practitioner

• Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context

• Foundation Paramedic Skills and Patient Assessment

• Introduction to Medical Emergencies

• Placement 1: Contextual Clinical Engagement

• Placement 2: Introduction to Paramedic Practice

Year two

• Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity

• Patient Assessment and Consultation

• Complex Patient Groups

• Placement 3: Developing Paramedic Practice

• Assessment and Management of Trauma

• Placement 4: Paramedics in Acute Settings

Final year

• Assessment and Management of Complex Care

• Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional

• Placement 5: Paramedics in the Community

• The Evidence-Based Practitioner: Professional Project

• Transition to Practice

• Placement 6: Consolidation of Paramedic Practice

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.