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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement

Masters Degree Description

Keele's Paramedic Science MSc is designed for individuals with a health or biomedical undergraduate degree who are ready to take the next step toward a career in paramedicine. The programme will nurture your development into a highly skilled paramedic who is equipped to work at the forefront of emergency, urgent, primary and community-based care. Career potential extends beyond the ambulance service with opportunities for you to undertake roles in leadership, management or research.
To develop your professional paramedic skills our curriculum integrates theory, clinical practice and simulation. You’ll undertake practice-based learning on placements within the health service, including the ambulance service, intensive care, walk-in centres, social care settings and emergency departments.  These placements will enhance your clinical skills, allowing you to deliver high quality care, excellent patient experience and ensuring you meet the Health and Care Professions Council standards of proficiency for paramedics.

Entry Requirements

2:1 in a biomedical science or health-related subject (e.g. Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Physiology, Healthcare Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery or Physiotherapy)
OR
2.2 degree in a biomedical science or health related subject (e.g. Biomedical Science, Biochemistry, Physiology, Healthcare Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery or Physiotherapy)
AND normally a minimum of 2 years full or part time relevant paid/unpaid experience.
AND evidence of continued professional development (CPD), this can include internal formal or informal training.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The additional clinical knowledge and competencies gained on our Paramedic Science MSc include enhanced assessment skills, leadership qualities and robust evidence-based practice. This supports rapid career development and can lead to exciting career opportunities in emergency, urgent and primary care.

Module Details

PAR-40071 Research & Evidence-Informed Practice
PAR-40073 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Paramedics
PAR-40069 Principles of Paramedic Practice - LEVEL 7
PAR-400081 Applied Practice & Simulation for Paramedics 1

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