BSc Paramedic Science
Course Overview
This pioneering BSc in Paramedic Science prepares you for a dynamic career in modern healthcare, from emergency response to providing critical community-based care to reduce hospital admissions. As Scotland's first full-time undergraduate degree of its kind, it offers an authentic learning experience through state-of-the-art simulation and collaborative teaching. You will integrate theory with extensive practice-based placements across the Scottish Ambulance Service and wider health and social care settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Scotland's first full-time BSc in Paramedic Science
- State-of-the-art simulation lab with high-fidelity technology
- Extensive practice placements with the Scottish Ambulance Service
- Collaborative learning with students from other healthcare disciplines
- Focus on both emergency response and community care to prevent hospital admissions
Course Overview
This pioneering BSc in Paramedic Science prepares you for a dynamic career in modern healthcare, from emergency response to providing critical community-based care to reduce hospital admissions. As Scotland's first full-time undergraduate degree of its kind, it offers an authentic learning experience through state-of-the-art simulation and collaborative teaching. You will integrate theory with extensive practice-based placements across the Scottish Ambulance Service and wider health and social care settings.
Key Program Highlights
- Scotland's first full-time BSc in Paramedic Science
- State-of-the-art simulation lab with high-fidelity technology
- Extensive practice placements with the Scottish Ambulance Service
- Collaborative learning with students from other healthcare disciplines
- Focus on both emergency response and community care to prevent hospital admissions
Requirements
Modules
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- Introduction to Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Clinical Skills
- Core Principles in Paramedic Science
- Introduction to Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Assessment and Management
- Practice Based Education: Ambulance Care Practice
- Developing Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Advancing Skills
- Understanding Evidence Based Practice in Health and Social Care
- Developing Clinical Practice for Paramedics: Advancing Assessment
- Psychosocial Health in Paramedic Practice
- Applying Evidence Based Practice
- Leadership in Paramedic Practice
- Consolidating Clinical Practice for Paramedics
- Preparation for Practice: Continuing Professional Development
- Practice Based Education: Consolidating Practice
