Paramedic Science with Foundation Year

Paramedic science is one of the most demanding and immediately consequential of the healthcare professions. Paramedics are often the first clinicians to reach people in medical emergencies, making critical assessments and initiating treatment in environments that are unpredictable, resource-constrained, and high-pressure. The role has evolved significantly: modern paramedics are autonomous practitioners who make complex clinical decisions, administer a range of medications, and manage acutely ill and injured patients across emergency, urgent, primary, and community settings.

At Keele University, this five-year full-time programme, which includes a foundation year for students who need additional preparation, equips you with the practical hands-on experience and rigorous academic knowledge needed to provide safe, effective care to people at their most vulnerable. You will develop clinical assessment skills, pharmacological knowledge, anatomy and physiology, evidence-based practice, and the professional resilience to work effectively in fast-paced and emotionally demanding situations. Keele's position at the forefront of paramedic science education in the UK means you are trained to meet the highest professional standards.

The typical entry tariff is 88 UCAS points.

Graduates who complete the programme are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as paramedics, qualifying them to work in NHS ambulance services, air ambulances, the armed forces, and increasingly in primary care, urgent care centres, and community health settings. The paramedic profession offers genuine variety across different care contexts and a direct and meaningful contribution to patient outcomes. Many paramedics also pursue further study, moving into advanced practice roles, clinical education, research, or specialist areas such as critical care or hazardous area response.