Duration
4 Years
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care
The Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Medical Care prepares graduates to provide advanced emergency care, primarily in out-of-hospital settings. The programme develops skills in patient management, clinical procedures, emergency and rescue service management, clinical governance, education and research.
At a glance
Course Overview
The 4 year Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Medical Care is designed to produce graduates who can manage patients requiring urgent medical attention using a wide variety of clinical procedures primarily in the out of hospital environment. The program develops graduates who are able to offer emergency care as independent practitioners, offer clinical governance, manage emergency medical and rescue services, play a role in emergency medical care education and add to the body of knowledge in the health sphere through engaging in research.
Level
Degree
Department
Emergency Medical Care
Admission
A minimum of 36 BGCSE points with at least grade C in Sciences and at least gra...
Career Opportunities
Where this programme can take you
Graduates can work as advanced paramedics and emergency care practitioners, move into rescue, disaster management and occupational safety, or progress into leadership, teaching, research and international humanitarian work.
Critical Care Paramedic
Provides advanced life support at the scene and during transport.
Emergency Care Practitioner
Assesses and treats patients in emergency departments and urgent care centres.
Technical Rescue and Disaster Response Officer
Responds to vehicle collisions, fires, hazardous materials incidents and water rescues.
EMS Manager
Leads ambulance stations and emergency operations, ensuring quality and safe service delivery.
Emergency Care Lecturer
Teaches and mentors the next generation of emergency care practitioners.
Wilderness EMT
Provide emergency medical care in remote, outdoor and difficult-to-access environments.
Industry Placements
Learning connected to practice
Placement and workplace exposure details can be managed here as programme information is confirmed.
Applied learningExperience beyond the classroom
Workplace Exposure
Apply classroom learning in supervised practical contexts.
Professional Readiness
Build habits expected in healthcare environments.
Supportive Guidance
Receive guidance before, during and after practical learning.
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