Paramedic Practice

The Paramedic Practice degree is relevant to two categories of qualified paramedics: graduates (DipHE and FdSc) and non-graduates (no previous higher education award).

Entry onto the level 6 BSc (hons) Paramedic Practice award is for FdSc or DipHE Paramedic Practice/Science graduates only. Paramedic applicants holding either of these qualifications can automatically enrol onto level 6 modules and will be required to study 120 credits to achieve the award of BSc (hons) Paramedic Practice.

All other paramedic applicants will be required to study 120 credits at level 5 to achieve the award of DipHE Paramedic Practice. They can then go on to access the BSc (hons) Paramedic Practice. Those applicants applying to study level 5 modules have to satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

• Evidence of study at a higher education level. This will either be a degree in a non-paramedic subject or the successful completion of a stand-alone module. Typical examples include ECG or mentorship modules completed with other higher education institutions.

• Evidence of successful completion of an appropriate access to higher education course

• NVQ or BTEC at level 4 in a paramedic subject. Typically this may have been an accredited IHCD Paramedic qualification (Please note not all IHCD awards are credit bearing).

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including English language, mathematics and science AND minimum 1 A level in a science subject studied in the last 5 years.

Alternative qualifications can be considered on application by the course director. The main rationale behind considering each applicant is to ensure that applicants have a reasonable chance of being able to successfully engage with all aspects of the course, which does employ academic writing as an assessment tool. We do not wish to set anyone up with an unreasonable challenge and with this in mind we may recommend that you complete some preparatory study before reapplying. This course is not awarded based on your valuable experience as a paramedic, instead it is distinct and bespoke academic award that examines paramedic practice and research in detail.

The course director may request that you submit an academic essay that will be marked against level 4 criteria to test your ability to be able to write before commencing this course. More details will be provided on application.

There are a range of modules available as part of Paramedic Practice BSc, with the option to tailor your module choices accordingly.

Below are a list of modules available that are delivered by the paramedic team and are designed specifically for paramedics. Please note that additional modules will be made available in the 2016-2017 academic year. Subject to change, these are likely to be modules in Mentorship and Leadership and in Environmental and Violent Incidents delivered at level 6.

Apply for this course directly through the workforce development (CPPD) team.

How to apply

You will need to fill in an application form.

The application form and all supporting documentation should be emailed to: ppdadmissions@sgul.kingston.ac.uk

Further guidance notes

You can apply for modules one at a time or identify a number of modules when you first apply. Either of these options can be included on the application form.

You can book onto a module up to 8 weeks before it starts.

If you are paying independently or have received direct support from your employer (ie they have paid you the money towards fees), then mark the application form as self-funded.

If you are receiving a bursary or sponsorship where your employer will be paying your fees, please mark the form with this highlighted.

For London Ambulance Service staff who have or will be awarded funds from the 2015 bursary scheme, please indicate what percentage of your total fees will be self-funded and what percentage will be drawn from the LAS pre-paid account. We will then cross-reference your name against a list of names provided by the LAS.

If you have any further questions, please contact the course lead by emailing alan.rice@sgul.kingston.ac.uk