Course summary

Formerly known as Paramedicine BSc (Hons) our Paramedic Science BSc (Hons) delivers high-quality health professional education leading to a rewarding career as a key member of the workforce within the UK health and social care system. The Paramedic profession is at the forefront of providing urgent and emergency care to patients in a variety of dynamic and challenging environments, responding to a wide range of clinical conditions from minor illness and injury to critical and/or life-threatening presentations. You will learn the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in these settings from a team of experienced academics and practitioners, comprising of Associate Professors, Specialist Paramedics, Paramedics, and Nurse Practitioners, who have experience working in pre-hospital, emergency, and unscheduled care. Our dedicated clinical skills facilities utilise state-of-the-art technology and a full range of specialised equipment, high-fidelity manikins, and patient management equipment that mirror those found in practice, to support our students' learning. In addition to these facilities, DMU also has an on-site crime scene house and car, both of which are utilised as learning environments. The range of dedicated equipment and facilities provides an immersive and realistic simulation environment mimicking real-life scenarios. Through Education 2030 - DMU's innovative approach to teaching and learning, the Paramedic Science course offers a modular curriculum that enables each student to develop both clinically and academically in one area before moving on to the next. This is enhanced with placements with the local Ambulance Service NHS Trusts, University Hospital Leicester, and the Leicester Partnership Trust. You will gain clinical experience during all three years of the course by working alongside Paramedics and Technicians on emergency ambulances and rapid response cars and in other practice areas such as A&E, maternity, paediatrics, coronary care, and minor injury/minor illness.  Key features • Eligibility to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon graduation, enabling employment in a wide variety of clinical areas. • Strong links and integrated work placements with local NHS Trusts. • Study in our purpose-built clinical skills suites that provide an immersive and realistic simulation – part of a £12 million investment in our facilities. • Benefit from more than 50 years of teaching experience from a highly qualified and experienced academic team, the majority of whom are employed in clinical practice in pre-hospital, emergency, or unscheduled care. • A dynamic modular curriculum provides a challenging and stimulating learning experience and allows for more time to engage with learning, regular multi-modal assessment, faster feedback, and a better study-life balance to enjoy other important aspects of university life. • We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector-leading.