The development of this course is based on projected increased need for paramedics in Northern Ireland. and across the UK. Employment opportunities are expected to the strong for graduates from this programme.

Further career opportunities for graduates will arise as the role of paramedics continues to evolve across the UK and internationally. Graduates from this programme will also be eligible to apply for a range of postgraduate programmes and additional recognised qualifications.

Work placement / study abroad
Practice-based learning is an integral part of this course and students will undertake 60 weeks of practice-based learning within the course. This can be located anywhere in Northern Ireland with associated travel costs in a range of community health and social care settings, hospital services and ambulance services. Within ambulance services, students will have practice-based learning across the organisation including, patient care services, ambulance control and emergency care services. All practice-based learning environments will have been audited by Ulster University.

Students may have the opportunity to undertake a four week practice-based learning experience nationally or internationally (at their own cost) in the final year of the programme. Such experiences will only be available in learning environments where formalised audits and agreements exist between Ulster University and practice partners. These agreements will ensure risk assessment for the practice learning experience and an agreed level of support to ensure that people receiving care and students are not placed at risk. Agreements will have processes to act promptly if there are concerns about a student’s conduct, progress, safety, or learning is compromised. A named person for practice-based learning support will be provided for the student. Students will be prepared for such experiences and must have the essential language skills needed to participate in learning activities, and where relevant have the level of language required to safely and effectively engage in direct care.

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Each programme will have slightly different requirements, both in terms of overall points and certain subjects, so please check the relevant subject in the undergraduate on-line prospectus.

Normally Ulster University welcomes applications from students with:

All Indian Standard XII (Central Boards or a State Board) with an overall average of 60% to include 50% or above in 5 subjects Where a course has subject-specific requirements 60% will be required in each of these subjects.

OR

3 year Diploma in an engineering or technology subject from a State Board of Technical Education with overall 60% (Accredited by ACITE)

Usually the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.0 (with no band score of less than 5.5).

Some of our courses ask for a higher score.

If you do not meet the English language requirement we will give you a conditional offer subject to you meeting the requirement before the commencement of the course.