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  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 2 years full-time

Masters Degree Description

Our exciting MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration) degree is for graduates with a degree in a relevant health or scientific field wishing to extend their knowledge, skills and clinical expertise to become a paramedic. Paramedics are highly skilled healthcare practitioners, providing urgent or emergency care in a wide range of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environments. The course encourages the study of medical, behavioural and sociological sciences, enabling you to understand the holistic aspects of patient care. 

Successful completion of this two-year, full-time master's in paramedic science will enable to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic, to deliver treatment to patients with urgent, emergency and unscheduled healthcare needs.

Why choose this course?
  • Develop the knowledge and skills to qualify as a newly registered paramedic.
  • Benefit from our excellent partnership with the London Ambulance Service for placement opportunities. 
  • Be inspired by a highly experienced and research-active paramedic teaching team and academic staff.
  • Enjoy practice-based learning, supported by experienced paramedic practice educators.
  • Learn through specialist simulation facilities.
  • Leverage our world-wide family of paramedic science alumni.
  • Eligible to apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund, including a training grant. 

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Fees

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more.

Programme Funding

The University of Hertfordshire offer a range of tuition fee discounts and non-repayable scholarships to support our postgraduate students, visit website to find out more.

Student Destinations

Your career prospects are excellent, due to the high demand for registered paramedics in urgent and emergency care settings. Upon graduating from this MSc Paramedic Science, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. 

What job can I get?

Most graduates of the MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration) become Newly Qualified Paramedics (NQP) with an NHS Ambulance Service, but there are many other roles and opportunities available to you with this qualification across NHS Trusts, private healthcare organisations, as well as the military and voluntary sector. Typical roles beyond the NQP include:

  • Specialist Paramedic (SP) or Advanced Paramedic (AP) in critical care, urgent care, primary care, telehealth (111)
  • Helicopter / Search and rescue 
  • Event medics 
  • Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) 
  • Wilderness / Remote medical support 
  • Research/development, education or management. 

Module Details

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