Although the level of demand fluctuates, paramedic science graduates are continuously recruited into the NHS to be paramedics. However, other options include working within HART (the ambulance service’s Hazardous Area Response Team), minor injury clinics, GP surgeries, the military, or working as a forensic paramedic. This degree can also take you into working around the world as an offshore paramedic or within other nations’ ambulance services.
Paramedics tend to start their careers in generalist roles before gaining specialisms through experience and further study, such as working for an air ambulance unit or as an emergency care practitioner. Paramedics have also been known to move into other health care fields and/or into the military, such as by becoming a nurse, doctor, care worker, midwife, or surgeon.
Since specific career paths may not be obvious, it is important to use your research skills to explore the range of opportunities and to consider your personal interests, motivations, values and strengths. You should also not forget that some employers will accept applications from graduates with a degree in any subject.
*Data is from the Graduate Outcomes Surveys covering the three years of 2019/20 – 2021/22. Graduates were surveyed 15 months after graduating. Data displayed is for UK-domiciled, first degree, full-time graduates who are working, studying or looking for work.
