Paramedic Science for Emergency Medical Technicians
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 | September | find out | find out |
About Paramedic Science for Emergency Medical Technicians, BSc (Hons) - at Swansea University
To apply for this course you must be a serving member of the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust, working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and meet the entry requirements outlined below.
This degree will give you the essential skills, knowledge, and attributes to begin an exciting and rewarding career as a Registered Paramedic.
You will learn about anatomy and physiology, the major body systems and the conditions that affect them, how to assess patients and identify life-threatening conditions, and administer life support.
You will also develop an understanding of the role and relevance of research, concepts of patient care, and legal and ethical principles relating to healthcare.
Ranked 2nd in the UK for Paramedic Science (The Guardian 2024).
Why Paramedic Science for Emergency Medical Technicians at Swansea University?
We are the only provider of Paramedic Science training in Wales. Our course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, enabling you to apply for registered status on completion of the course. This is a legal requirement for anyone who wishes to practice as a paramedic.
Many of our teaching staff are also registered paramedics who still work in practice, providing an unrivaled combination of academic rigour and professional expertise.
Your course will be taught at our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and also in key clinical placements within the NHS and Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust facilities.
These placements will include working onboard operational ambulances, as well as with colleagues in hospital settings such as theatres, and accident and emergency departments.
Your Experience
Our excellent facilities in the School of Health and Social Care include a realistic clinical suite so you can learn practical skills in a safe, supervised environment before using them in a real-life situation.
Half of your course will be taught at our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and the other half will take place in key clinical placements within the NHS and at Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust facilities.
These placements will include working onboard operational ambulances, as well as with colleagues in hospital settings such as theatres, and accident and emergency departments.
Paramedic Science Careers
Most of our Paramedic Science graduates take up clinical roles, either within the NHS or the private sector. The NHS starting salary for registered paramedics is around £28,407 plus up to 25% unsocial hours payment. Private sector salaries may be considerably more depending on the setting.
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.