Academic entry requirements apply to all applicants, including mature students. The minimum academic entry requirements applicants will require are as follows:
Level 2: 5 GCSEs at Grade C + including:
- Maths
- English or Welsh Language
- Science
Level 3: A-Levels / BTEC / Access to Higher Education
- 3 A-Levels at Grade B (BBB). A Science A-Level is preferable.
- BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM)
This is equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff Points.
Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma courses in health or science subjects are accepted with the specifications below.
- 24 Distinctions
- 18 Merits
- 3 Passes
Any additional credits that may be undertaken require a minimum grade of Merit.
Level 4
A Higher Education Diploma, Certificate of Higher Education or Degree would negate the need for A-levels. A healthcare or science topic is preferable.
Accreditation/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Individuals with or without the above qualifications may have relevant experience that would afford them entry onto the programme. In these unique circumstances Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) principles and processes can be used.
English Language Ability
Candidates must be able to communicate in English to a good standard as part of the professional requirements of the programme.
This will be measured as an equivalent to level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no element below 6.5.
Driving License Requirements
On application to UCAS candidates must have:
- A full category B UK manual driving license with a maximum of three penalty points
By the start of the course, candidates must have:
- A provisional category C1 license.
A full category C1 (or higher) is desirable but not essential.
Experience
Paramedicine is a caring profession and there are plenty of opportunities to develop communication skills, care and compassion in wider healthcare:
- Community, Older People & Domiciliary Care
- Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW)
- Call Handler
- Emergency Medical Dispatcher
- Non-Emergency Patient Transport
All applicants will need a satisfactory educational reference.
Applicants who meet the entry requirements and selection criteria will be invited to interview, which may take place in person or via telephone/video call. Our Interview Tips explain more about what to expect.
If you are successful at interview, any offer of a place will be conditional upon a satisfactory DBS/police check or equivalent from your home country as well as an occupational health declaration and assessment prior to starting your studies. Further details will be provided if you receive an offer.