Level 6 Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons)

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Level of study:
Undergraduate, Apprenticeship
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Start date:
March 2026 / September 2026 / March 2027
Duration:
Three years
Attendance:
Part-time
Course delivery:
Blended (Clifton Campus, Mansfield Hub)

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About this course

Paramedics are highly skilled healthcare professionals who deliver urgent and emergency care in fast-paced, high-pressure settings. As the NHS evolves, Paramedics are increasingly taking on new and innovative roles within healthcare.

With state-of-the-art facilities, including VR suites, hands-on learning opportunities, and a highly experienced teaching team, apprentices are fully supported and well-prepared for a rewarding career as a Paramedic.

Experienced teaching team

You’ll be taught by an experienced teaching team, which includes active members of the East Midlands Ambulance Service. 
Study in our state-of-the-art facilities

Study at our state-of-the-art Health and Allied Professions Centre with a VR suite, a mock apartment, and a range of other healthcare simulation facilities.
Placements with an ambulance service

The apprenticeship includes placements within the ambulance service, as well as in a range of additional non-ambulance placement settings giving you hands-on experience.

Apprentices will study the following modules over three years.

Module information

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the course:

Core modules

To achieve the apprenticeship, all apprentices must complete an End-Point Assessment (EPA). The EPA is an independent assessment that ascertains whether an apprentice is competent in their occupation.

Gateway

Gateway is the period of time between the end of the off-the-job training (practical period) and the beginning of the assessment period when EPA will take place.

At Gateway, the apprentice, employer and training provider will review the apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours to determine whether they are ready to take their EPA. This is normally done at a Gateway review meeting which takes place near the end of the apprenticeship. At this meeting, all three parties will check that the mandatory aspects of the apprenticeship have been completed and that the apprentice is ready to take their final assessment(s).

Apprentices must meet the Gateway requirement set out in the assessment plan before taking their EPA.

End-Point Assessment

This apprenticeship is integrated. This means that the end-point assessment is administered by Nottingham Trent University and is usually linked to the academic award that apprentices study whilst in their off-the-job training period.

Details of the assessment elements can be found in the assessment plan.

The end-point assessment for this apprenticeship standard is the examination board.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will enable apprentices to register with the Health and Care Professions Council.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

This apprenticeship is delivered at the Clifton Campus and NTU Mansfield Hub.

In September, the course will be delivered at the Clifton Campus.

In March, the course will be delivered at the Mansfield Hub.

Delivery mode

Your learning will include a blend of face to face tuition in university, alongside blended and independent learning activities to support your learning. You will also spend a significant amount of time on placement, predominantly with your practice educator within the ambulance service but also in a range of additional placements that will compliment your experience. Non-ambulance placement settings may include Theatres, Cardiac Care, Maternity, and A&E.

Assessment

Assessment methods on the course include but are not limited to:

OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) - Practical demonstrations of skills in a simulated environment
Practice Educators observations of competency in practice
An E-portfolio (PebblePad)
Case studies
Reflective accounts
Presentations
Academic posters
Essays
Multiple-choice and short-answer question exams
Simulated Multi-disciplinary meetings.

Student support

We want you to make the most of your NTU experience. Our award-winning Student Support Services team are committed to getting you the right help from the right people, and making sure that all of our students have the same opportunities to succeed.

Careers and Employability

After graduating from this undergraduate degree in Paramedic Science, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Your career prospects in this field are excellent because of the current high demand for registered paramedics in urgent and emergency care settings, locally, nationally and internationally.

Following the completion of your Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP) programme in addition to the traditional roles of the Ambulance paramedic there are many other roles available to you as your experience grows.

These include but are not limited to:

Advanced Paramedic (AP)/ Specialist paramedic (SP) Specialising in Emergency Department, Prehospital or Primary care
Critical care paramedic (CCP)
Hazardous area response teams (HART)
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
Helicopter / Search and rescue
Wilderness / Remote medical support
Telephone triage /111 call advisors
Event medics
Primary care paramedic (GP or Community)
Emergent or Urgent care (Hospital)
Mental Health Specialist.

Further details are available from the College of Paramedics.

Chiara Sharp

Lecturer

Chiara Sharp is a Lecturer in Paramedic Science within the School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University.
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Gruia-Alexandru Dimcea

Senior Lecturer

Gruia-Alexandru Dimcea is Course Leader for the BSc in Paramedic Science within the Institute of Health and Allied Professions at Nottingham Trent University.
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Abigail Walker

Lecturer

Abi leads the Developing Paramedic Practice module, which provides student paramedics with clinical assessment and treatment skills.
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Entry requirements

UK students

In order to be eligible to undertake an Apprenticeship, you must ensure the following are in place prior to the start date of the course:

You are a UK resident or have the right to work in the UK.
Have a job or a job offer from an employer who will support you to complete your apprenticeship.
Will spend at least 50% of your working week in England over the duration of the apprenticeship. This also applies to remote and hybrid workers

Make sure to read the course-specific entry requirements in the additional requirements section below.

Additional requirements for UK students

Standard offer: Recognised Ambulance Technician Qualification, A-Levels totalling 112 UCAS points or equivalent, or BSc (Hons) in a health-related subject.

Other requirements: GCSE English, Maths and Science grade C/4, and employment with an appropriate employer that will support your development toward to the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the Paramedic Apprenticeship Standard.

Alternative and equivalent Maths and English qualifications will be accepted. Please see the Level 3 list on the ESFA Apprenticeship standards for a list of acceptable current and prior qualifications for English and Maths requirements in apprenticeship standards at Level 2 and above.

GCSE Maths and English equivalent

Level 2 Key Skills; Application of Number; Grade C at GSCE Maths; Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course

GCSE Science equivalents

Science units gained on a Level 3 BTEC or National Diploma or Extended Diploma Qualification
Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at Level 2 or 6 credits gained at Level 3)

Apprentices who cannot provide evidence of any of the above qualifications in English and/or Maths will need to complete a Level 2 Functional Skills Exam in the relevant subject area(s) prior to Gateway. Exams must be sat in person with an invigilator.

Prior to taking the Level 2 exam, we ask the apprentice to complete the BKSB Initial Assessment Tool in the relevant subject. This provides us with an indication of the apprentice’s current level; it also provides the apprentice with a list of the topics they are good at and the topics that they need to practise before taking the exam.

It may be that an apprentice scores 100% and there are no topics that they need to practise, meaning they are ready to sit the exam without further support or revision. Others may have a list of topics to practise and may wish to take advantage of some Functional Skills support prior to sitting the exam. The Functional Skills support would be provided by Runway Training with whom the Apprenticeship Team have a sub-contracting arrangement.

You will also need to:

be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course. This is the minimum age requirement set by our placement providers. If you will be under 18 at the start of the course, your application may be declined, or you may be offered the opportunity to defer your application until next year
undertake an interview with a lecturer and practitioner or service user
complete an enhanced-level Disclosure and Barring Service check
provide a satisfactory health declaration
confirm the ability to use a range of IT facilities including email, internet, and word processing
provide evidence of vaccination against Hep B, or undergo a vaccination programme, before any placements can be undertaken.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

In order to be eligible to undertake an Apprenticeship, you must ensure you can fulfil the following prior to the start date of the course:

You have been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3-year period on the first day of your apprenticeship.
Your ordinary residence in the UK and Islands has not during any part of that period been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education.
You have permission granted by the UK government to live in the UK and such permission is not for education purposes only.
You must be able to complete the apprenticeship in the time you have available (e.g. your Visa must last for the duration of the apprenticeship as well as your contract of employment).

Make sure to read the course-specific entry requirements in the additional requirements section below.

Additional requirements for international students

Standard offer: Recognised Ambulance Technician Qualification, A-Levels totalling 112 UCAS points or equivalent, or BSc (Hons) in a health-related subject.

GCSE Maths and English equivalent

Level 2 Key Skills; Application of Number; Grade C at GSCE Maths; Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course

GCSE Science equivalents

Science units gained on a Level 3 BTEC or National Diploma or Extended Diploma Qualification
Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at Level 2 or 6 credits gained at Level 3)

You will also need to:

be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course. This is the minimum age requirement set by our placement providers. If you will be under 18 at the start of the course, your application may be declined, or you may be offered the opportunity to defer your application until next year
undertake an interview with a lecturer and practitioner or service user
complete an enhanced-level Disclosure and Barring Service check
provide a satisfactory health declaration
confirm the ability to use a range of IT facilities including email, internet, and word processing
provide evidence of vaccination against Hep B, or undergo a vaccination programme, before any placements can be undertaken.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students

- see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

To undertake an apprenticeship, you must be employed. Your employer will pay your tuition fees.

If you or your employer have any questions regarding the fees and funding available for this apprenticeship, please see our Apprenticeships pages, email our Apprenticeships team, or call +44 (0)115 848 2589.

International students

- see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

To undertake an apprenticeship you must be employed. Your employer will pay your tuition fees.

We will review your identity documents / immigration status to verify your residency eligibility in line with the apprenticeship funding rules, at the application stage.

If you or your employer have any questions regarding the fees and funding available for this apprenticeship, please see our apprenticeships FAQs, contact our Apprenticeships team at apprenticeships@ntu.ac.uk, or call +44 (0)115 848 2589.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Careers and employability

The Level 6 Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship is designed for NHS and independent ambulance service employees aspiring to become registered paramedics. Combining theoretical learning with hands-on experience, this apprenticeship equips learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for contemporary paramedic practice.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).
Your graduate salary

Recent graduates from this course are typically earning £30,250 within 15 months after leaving NTU. And don’t forget, our Employability team can help you to progress into your first graduate role with CV and interview support, jobs fairs, and more.
NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

As a Paramedic apprentice, your time on campus will either be at our Clifton Campus or Mansfield Hub.

If you're studying at Clifton, you’ll mainly be studying in the purpose-built Health & Allied Professions (HAP) Centre. The 34,000 square foot building features mock hospital wards, consultation and counselling rooms, creative teaching spaces and specialist equipment. Our self-contained, community-focused Clifton Campus has been designed to keep our students busy between lectures. Catch-up with your coursemates in the Pavilion’s barista café and Refectory; brainstorm group presentations in chic and stylish study spaces; enjoy some proper R&R in The Point, home of our Students’ Union. The campus also hosts the multimillion-pound Clifton Sports Hub, offering great options for everyone — whatever your interests, and however competitive you’d like to get!

If you're based at our Mansfield Hub, you’ll benefit from the latest facilities and modern technology to support your studies at the Centre for Health and Allied Professions. We are continually investing in our facilities and enhancing our learning and teaching environment to make it an inspiring place for students, and you'll have access to the University Centre, library, study zones, social spaces, student support, and sports facilities - all of which will help you get the most out of student life

At either campus you'll also be able to travel into Nottingham — one of Britain’s top 10 student cities, and one of Europe’s top 25. You’ll find a city stuffed with history, culture, and well-kept secrets to discover at your leisure: enjoy lush green spaces, galleries, hidden cinemas and vintage shopping by day, and an acclaimed food, drink and social scene by night.

Applying

UK students

Applications to this course can be made through NTU Applicant Portal.

To apply for this course you must have secured your employer's agreement to support you through the degree apprenticeship course and have been allocated an architecturally qualified Employment Mentor from your place of work.

Firstly, your employer should contact our Apprenticeships team to discuss next steps in the applications process, and support available.

Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Good luck with your application!

Apply now

International students

We will review your identity documents / immigration status to verify residency eligibility in line with the apprenticeship funding rules, at application stage.

Applications to this course can be made through NTU Applicant Portal.

Firstly, your employer should contact our Apprenticeships team to discuss next steps in the applications process, and support available.

Keeping up to date

After you’ve applied, we’ll be sending you important emails throughout the application process - so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

Good luck with your application!

Apply now