BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year vs BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

Course Comparison

Course	BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science with Integrated Foundation Year	BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Award	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)	Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons)
Duration	4 years	3 years
Assessment breakdown	-	-
Course type	Full-time	Full-time
Placement	(with placements)	(with placements)
Location	Plymouth	Plymouth
Provider	School of Health Professions	School of Health Professions
Entry requirements	Within the foundation, we aim to build a picture of the circumstances that may have adversely affected an applicant’s education and academic potential. When assessing an application, we will consider a range of educational, social, family, and individual characteristics and experiences. Applications for this course will therefore only be considered if contextual entry requirements are met alongside the required academic criteria. The contextual factors will be noted from your submitted UCAS application, so it is key that these areas are completed on your application. Applicants for this course must not meet the A level and GCSE grade requirements for the three year BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science (B784) course. GCSE Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects: English (Consideration may be given to equivalent literacy qualifications) Mathematics (Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics) Science Students not achieving mathematics GCSE at grade C/4 on application may be offered a free online mathematics support package and an examination equivalent to C grade GCSE to enable the achievement of appropriate entry requirements prior to commencing the programme. This examination is offered during the recruitment cycle to all eligible candidates. Plus suitable Level 3 qualifications or experience as outlined below: A level Typical offer 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Excluding General Studies. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C/4 at GCSE level) International Baccalaureate 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included. BTEC PPP in a science related subject. T level Accepted, a minimum of a Pass (D or E in the Core) = 72 points – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received. Access Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing). Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual consideration. English language We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we ask for a minimum IELTS score of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section. English language requirements. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. Extended entry requirements In addition to the above, acceptance depends on a number of other factors: Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered. Before any offer can be made, successful applicants are interviewed as part of a values based recruitment process. All applicants for professional health programmes must undergo additional screening to ensure their suitability. We are typically unable to accept those with criminal convictions/cautions that were issued in the preceding two years of an application (not including fixed penalty offences, such as speeding or parking infringements). Similarly, we are typically unable to accept those who have had fitness to practise concerns raised within the last two years by an employer, regulator or another university. After a two year period, all applications that involved criminal convictions/cautions or fitness to practise concerns are considered by our professional issues committee to ensure fitness to practise on a healthcare programme. Screening includes assessment of disclosure and barring service (DBS) status as well as occupational health checks. Occupational health assessments ensure that applicants are fit to fulfil the demands of placements. As students undertake ‘exposure prone procedures’, successful applicants must be vaccinated against a number of diseases. Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Further information Enhancing your application Values based recruitment Driving	GCSE All applicants require at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above. These must include mathematics, English and science. Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application. Please note the institution may consider equivalent numeracy and literacy qualifications. A level The normal entry requirement for A levels is 128 UCAS points (e.g. ABB). The minimum entry requirement for A levels is 112 UCAS points (e.g. BBC). These A levels must include study of biology/human biology, chemistry or physics, to achieve a grade B or above (in some instances, an A level in physical education may be an appropriate alternative too). No UCAS credits are given to A levels in general studies. BTEC National Diploma For BTEC, the minimum entry requirements are three distinctions (DDD), 144 UCAS points from a relevant access course (eg. health or science, but not public services or uniformed protective services). Study must contain units covering sufficient biology and/or chemistry (unless supplemented by an A-level in biology). Access to Higher Education The minimum entry requirements are 45 credits from a relevant access course (eg. health, nursing, science, etc). Of these, 36 must be at distinction, to include 15 credits in a relevant science (preference is biology but can consider 15 in physics or chemistry). The remaining 9 credits must be at merit or above. T level Those undertaking T levels in health and science pathways require a distinction or distinction, as well as a grade B or above in the core component. International Baccalaureate* 28-32 overall. These must include five at higher level in biology and/or chemistry. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have an overall average score of at least 7.0, with a score of at least 6.5 in each element. Other qualifications In some instances, alternative academic qualifications may meet entry requirements too. We acknowledge that some potential applicants who are seeking to develop their careers may have completed vocationally-related qualifications with other course providers (distinct from technical qualifications such as T levels). These do not typically meet our academic requirements for entry, despite their vocational merit. Particularly, we are unable to accept the Qualsafe awards as an academic qualification to meet our entry requirements (for example, we cannot accept the Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care, Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners or Level 5 Diploma in First Response Emergency and Urgent Care). Extended entry requirements In addition to the above, acceptance depends on a number of other factors: Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered. Before any offer can be made, successful applicants are interviewed as part of a values based recruitment process. All applicants for professional health programmes must undergo additional screening to ensure their suitability. We are typically unable to accept those with criminal convictions/cautions that were issued in the preceding two years of an application (not including fixed penalty offences, such as speeding or parking infringements). Similarly, we are typically unable to accept those who have had fitness to practise concerns raised within the last two years by an employer, regulator or another university. After a two year period, all applications that involved criminal convictions/cautions or fitness to practise concerns are considered by our professional issues committee to ensure fitness to practise on a healthcare programme. Screening includes assessment of disclosure and barring service (DBS) status as well as occupational health checks. Occupational health assessments ensure that applicants are fit to fulfil the demands of placements. As students undertake ‘exposure prone procedures’, successful applicants must be vaccinated against a number of diseases. If English is an applicant’s second language, and they do not have a GCSE in English at grade C/4 or above, an IELTS qualification is required. A minimum average IETLS score of 7.0 if required, with a score of at least 6.5 required in each element. English language requirements We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary . Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Further information Enhancing your application Values based recruitment Driving Deferred entry Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.