Paramedic Science MSc
- Level(s) of Study: Postgraduate taught
- Start Date(s): January 2024
- Duration: 2 year(s)
- Study Mode(s): Full-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Entry Requirements:
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Introduction:
Applications for January 2023 entry are now closed. This course is now open for January 2024 entry.
Today’s Paramedic is a highly skilled healthcare practitioner, who provides high quality urgent or emergency care to patients in a wide range of exciting, fast-paced and challenging environments. The Paramedic profession is at the forefront of the developing modern NHS, with paramedics extending their role in to an increasing range of new and exciting areas.
Upon successful completion of this 2-year MSc Programme, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic.
What you’ll study
Providing a full-time, two-year route to achieving the MSc Paramedic Science, this course combines all the components required for you to become a registered paramedic, and builds on your undergraduate experience. Built on a blended learning approach, with on campus tuition in university mixed with online and independent learning activities.
You’ll also spend approximately 600 hours on placement per year, predominantly with a named practice educator within the ambulance service, but also in a range of additional non-ambulance placements that will complement your experience and learning. On successful completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic.
- Principles of Paramedic Practice (30 credits)
- Human Health and Illness (30 credits)
- Legal, Professional & Ethical Practice (30 credits)
- Advancing Paramedic Practice (30 credits)
- Transitioning to Autonomous Practice Supporting and Developing Others (30 credits)
- Dissertation (30 credits)
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How you’re taught
Delivery mode
As a postgraduate learner, your course is built on a blended learning approach with elements of face-to-face tuition in university, alongside online and independent learning activities. You will also spend approximately 750 hours on placement, predominantly with your practice educator within the ambulance service, but also in a range of additional placements that will compliment your experience and learning.
Placement
Practice placement is a compulsory component of the course to enable you to develop the necessary competencies required for registration and practice as a registered Paramedic. You will not be paid for this time and travel expenses are not refunded as part of the course.
You will spend most of you time on placement working with your dedicated Practice Educator who will guide and develop your skills and knowledge.
You will follow compulsory clinical shift patterns of your Practice Educator and this will include unsociable hours including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. You will be expected to complete approximately 1,200 hours over the 2 years of the programme.
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
Contact hours
Facilities
As a paramedic student you will have easy access to the fantastic facilities in the newly refurbished clinical skills centre in the Lionel Robbins building and other facilities at Clifton campus, including:
- clinical skills areas
- lecturer theatres and teaching classrooms
- open access PC's and secure wireless points
- study areas and social spaces
- Pavilion cafe,
- The Point Student Union
IT resources
Our IT resource rooms, Laptop loan stations and PC clusters are distributed across the Clifton Campus, with PCs providing access to:
- Microsoft Office
- web browsing
- networked file storage
- high-speed online printing services
Book and Library resources
In our library you will have access to an extensive and diverse range of books and periodicals that focus on specialist areas within Paramedicine. The library's OneSearch system provides access to all our:
- electronic resources
- journals
- books
We have a liaison librarian who is available to give you detailed help in finding and using print and electronic resources. They can also help you with things such as Harvard referencing and research skills.
Careers and employability
After graduating from this MSc degree in Paramedic Science, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Because of the current high demand for registered paramedics in urgent and emergency care settings, your career prospects are excellent, both 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.
Campus and facilities
The purpose-built Health & Allied Professions (HAP) Centre is home to our world-class teaching, practice, research and scholarship in the Institute of Health and Allied Professions (IHAP).
Entry requirements
- 3 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 or above including Science, English and Maths.
- an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in a human science or healthcare related subject, for example: human science, nursing, midwifery or an allied health profession
- Applicants holding non-human sciences undergraduate degree, will be considered if they are able to demonstrate subject specific knowledge from another source. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 150 hours of direct care experience. Relevant voluntary experience would be accepted as hours on a case by case basis. The direct patient contact experience must be gained prior to application
- NMC or HCPC registrants with conditions of practice are not eligible to apply for this course.
- undertake an interview with a lecturer, practitioner or service user
- complete an enhanced-level Disclosure and Barring Service check
- must be of good health and good character and provide a satisfactory health declaration
- provide evidence of vaccination against Hep B, or undergo a vaccination programme, before any placements can be undertaken.
Applicants will also need to:
IELTS
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.5. Please note that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration.
Important Information
The MSc Paramedic Science at NTU has a limited number of places available to ensure that you receive a good quality placement experience. In exceptional circumstances this may result in the course becoming full before you have completed the admissions process. In this situation we will offer you the opportunity to be considered for the following year’s entry.
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Getting in touch
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- 3 GCSE passes at grade C or grade 4 or above including Science, English and Maths.
- an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in a human science or healthcare related subject, for example: human science, nursing, midwifery or an allied health profession
- Applicants holding non-human sciences undergraduate degree, will be considered if they are able to demonstrate subject specific knowledge from another source. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 150 hours of direct care experience. Relevant voluntary experience would be accepted as hours on a case by case basis. The direct patient contact experience must be gained prior to application
- NMC or HCPC registrants with conditions of practice are not eligible to apply for this course.
Please note: This course does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration requirements for Student Route sponsorship and therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require a Student Route visa under the Points Based Immigration System. Applicants to this course must be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the course.
Applicants will also need to:
- undertake an interview with a lecturer, practitioner or service user
- complete an enhanced-level Disclosure and Barring Service check
- must be of good health and good character and provide a satisfactory health declaration
- provide evidence of vaccination against Hep B, or undergo a vaccination programme, before any placements can be undertaken.
International qualifications
We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:
Postgraduate preparation courses (Pre-Masters)
If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Pre-Masters courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:
English language entry requirements
You can meet our language requirements by successfully completing our pre-sessional English course for an agreed length of time, or by submitting the required grade in one of our accepted English language tests, such as IELTS:
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
- Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Study route | Home (UK students) |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £8,200 |
| Part-time (cost per year of study) | £4,100 (for Year One*) |
The above fees are for 2023 entry. Fees for January 2024 entry are TBC.
* Please note that if you are considering a part-time route that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for Year One of study. The course fee for Year Two is subject to annual review.
Funding your studies
Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but there's no need to feel anxious and confused about it. We hope that our fees and funding pages will answer all your questions.
There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and funding bodies, and from the University.
There are two main costs involved with postgraduate study: the cost of your tuition fees which is paid directly to the University, and living expenses such as accommodation, travel and food.
You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies, We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.
Scholarships
You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies, we award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.
Download the application form.
Please take a look at our postgraduate fees and funding page for information about sourcing grants, bursaries and scholarships, and much more.
Getting in touch
For more advice and guidance, you can contact our Student Financial Support Service.
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2494
Fees
| Study route | International / EU students |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £16,800 |
| Part-time (cost per year of study) | £8,400 (for Year One*) |
The above fees are for 2023 entry. Fees for January 2024 entry are TBC.
* Please note that if you are considering a part-time route that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for Year One of study. The course fee for Year Two is subject to annual review.
Tuition fees are payable for each year that you are at the University. The level of tuition fees for the second and subsequent years of your postgraduate course may increase in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for your scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.
Living costs
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Paying fees
Find out about advanced payments, instalment plan options and how to make payments securely to the University:
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
- Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.
How to apply
Applications for January 2023 entry are now closed. This course is now open for January 2024 entry.
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Just click the Apply button at the top of the page to complete your application. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
Application closing date: TBC
Interviews will commence: TBC
Writing your application
Be honest, thorough and persuasive in your application. Remember, we can only make a decision based on what you tell us. Make sure you read the entry criteria for the course and include as much information as possible, including uploading evidence of results already achieved, as well as a personal statement.
Keeping up to date
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Applications for January 2023 entry are now closed. This course is now open for January 2024 entry.
Please note: This course does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration requirements for Tier 4 sponsorship and therefore we cannot progress applications from candidates who require a Tier 4 visa under the Points Based Immigration System. Applicants to this course must be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the course.
Application closing date: TBC
Interviews will commence: TBC
Apply online through our NTU applicant portal.
Application advice
Apply early so that you have enough time to prepare – processing times for Student visas can vary, for example. 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.
Writing your personal statement
Be honest, thorough, and persuasive – we can only make a decision about your application based on what you tell us:
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
- Complete this simple form to keep in touch with the International Office.
The University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.