Paramedic Science for Emergency Medical Technicians, HEDip

To apply you must currently work for WAST full time as an EMT. 

1. Applicants must have completed the taught content of their IHCD, or Futurequals Associate Ambulance Practitioner qualification. They must then have also completed their 1-year probationary period, where they are classed as a Trainee EMT. They must then have a further 1-year experience as a fully qualified EMT (minimum).
2. Applicants must have a full C1 driving licence with a minimum of 3 penalty points. Some health or medical conditions may prevent affected individuals from attaining a C1 driving licence. For further information on health conditions and driving, contact the DVLA.
3. Applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh will be required to have achieved a minimum IELTs score of 7.
4. Following application, but prior to starting the programme, successful applicants must provide a current Disclosure and Barring Service (previously CRB) check.
5. Following application, but prior to starting the programme, successful applicants must undertake an Occupational Health check.

** Applications from pre-authorised units within the Military of Defence (MOD) are also considered. These applicants must meet the designated entry requirements numbered 2-6 below. MOD students will be self-funding.

Following successful acceptance onto the programme, you will attend for periods of study, which typically follow the following example - Study periods for EMT

In-between contact weeks the you will return to your full time positions as EMT’s working within WAST. This provides valuable opportunity to consolidate theory into practice whilst studying and earning.

During the second year of study, whilst on your ambulance weeks, you will have the following additional placements arranged:

• Paediatrics
• Maternity
• Emergency Department
• Coronary Care Unit
• Theatres

Placement learning provides learners with appropriate and relevant clinical opportunities in professional practice situation to support the refinement and further development of the knowledge and skills learned on a pre-registration healthcare program.  As a result of effective practice learning, learners can develop their professional knowledge and so learn to integrate theory with practice under the direct, or indirect, supervision of an appropriately qualified and experienced member of staff guided by relevant professional, regulatory or statutory bodies.

During contact weeks you will have lead lectures, small group work sessions, practical skills teaching, Information Technology (IT), Virtual Learning Environments, simulation, learner centred presentations and experiential Learning.

Teaching is delivered by the Paramedic Sciences team, but also by specialist lecturers. 

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

• An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
• The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
• Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
• Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
• The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
• A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
• One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
• An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our TEF* data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council.

Tom Hewes - Programme Director DipHE Paramedic Science for EMTs and Senior Lecturer

Andy Davies - Programme Director Enhanced Paramedic Practice (WBL) and Senior Lecturer

Neil Hore - Senior Lecturer

Leighton Harvey - Senior Lecturer 

Dale Maguire - Senior Lecturer

Marc Lewis - Lecturer 

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK/EU students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

The fees for this programme are currently covered by the Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). This means you do not have to pay fees.

You will remain in the paid employment of WAST, in accordance with WAST’s Human Resources policies.

Travel and accommodation expenses may be negotiated with your employer.

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

An advert for the programme will be put on WAST intranet/Siren.

Contact details for Swansea University Admissions Department will be included in the WAST intranet/ Siren advert.

EMTs should contact Swansea University Admissions Department for an application form.

Please apply directly to the College of Human and Health Sciences.

Request an application form by emailing chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1792 518531.

Applicants should return the application form, with a CV and a Personal Statement to the Admissions Department by the closing date [as shown in the advert]

A short-list will be compiled, typically by the beginning of May.

WAST will test the short-listed applicants by asking them to complete a multiple choice questionnaire, typically this happens during the month of May.

Successful applicants will be put forward by WAST for an interview; depending on the number of applicants and test scores.

Typically, interviews will be planned for mid-June with decisions made and communicated by the end of June.

Interview panels will typically consist of a member of the Swansea University paramedic sciences team, a member of WAST and a service user.

During the course you can gain one of two awards:

Certificate of Higher Education (Emergency and Unscheduled Care)

You must pass 120 credits at level four to receive this certificate; you can complete the certificate in one year. If you exit the course at the end of year one you will not be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a paramedic.

Diploma of Higher Education (Paramedic Science Studies)

You must pass 240 credits, of which 120 credits must be at level five to receive a diploma. You can complete the Diploma within two years full-time and upon completion, you will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for paramedic registration.