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MSc - Master of Science
College Lane - Campus
Full Time
Jan 2028
2 Year
Our exciting MSc Paramedic Science (pre-registration) degree is for graduates with a degree in a relevant health or scientific field wishing to extend their knowledge, skills and clinical expertise to become a paramedic. Paramedics are highly skilled healthcare practitioners, providing urgent or emergency care in a wide range of pre-hospital and out-of-hospital environments. The course encourages the study of medical, behavioural and sociological sciences, enabling you to understand the holistic aspects of patient care. Successful completion of this two-year, full-time masters in paramedic science will enable you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a paramedic, to deliver treatment to patients with urgent, emergency and unscheduled healthcare needs.
In this practice-based learning module, student paramedics will develop a safe and confident approach, applying evidence-based patient assessment and management strategies across diverse clinical settings. The curriculum emphasises the importance of effective communication in healthcare, ethical and professional standards, and the significance of feedback and self-reflection in ongoing professional development. Students learn to take comprehensive patient histories, manage interactions professionally and safely, and utilise clinical skills to deliver patient-centred care, demonstrating proficiency in managing various patient presentations while making informed decisions on conveyance or referral when necessary.
This module familiarises students with the paramedic setting, equipment, and communication techniques while teaching the fundamentals of patient assessment within the paramedic scope. It equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct initial patient assessments and basic life support (BLS) as needed
This module is designed to advance students' clinical reasoning, leadership abilities, and expertise in patient assessment and management, preparing them for independent practice as newly qualified paramedics. It encompasses comprehensive clinical assessment techniques, ethical decision-making, and effective communication, emphasising continuous improvement. Students also acquire clinical leadership skills, employ evidence-based decision-making, and adapt their skills to dynamic patient care situations.
This module is designed to prepare students for excellence in paramedic practice by providing them with advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and practical competencies. It emphasises the importance of evidence-based care, legal and ethical considerations, the management of cognitive bias, professionalism, interprofessional collaboration, social and behavioural awareness, safeguarding expertise, and the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare. By focusing on these key areas, students will be well-equipped to deliver safe, ethical, and equitable care in diverse healthcare settings while continuously improving their practice through evidence-based principles and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
This module will focus on current evidence informing approaches to a wide range of acute presentations commonly encountered in Paramedic practice. The module will develop students' patient assessment, management, and clinical reasoning skills to prepare them for contemporary clinical practice.
This module explores various complex presentations encountered in paramedic practice, expanding upon the foundational skills acquired in the acute presentations module. It enhances students' proficiency in handling complex patient groups, such as paediatrics, maternity, frailty, major incidents, and mental health.
This module emphasises advanced proficiency in critical care and resuscitation. It teaches the identification of critically unwell patients, evidence-based care delivery, and strategies for unique situations like cardiac arrest, trauma, and obstetric emergencies. Students analyse clinical literature and apply the latest research to airway management. Effective teamwork within healthcare teams, utilising crew resource management and debriefing for improvement, is a core skill. The module spans all age groups, from neonates to the elderly, and covers advanced life support techniques.
This module equips students with skills in assessing and managing diverse minor health presentations. It emphasises understanding the paramedic's scope of practice and arranging appropriate care pathways. Students learn to critically analyse best practices and integrate them into professional practice. The module also explores the paramedic's role within the healthcare team, focusing on patient-centred, safe, and timely care. Students gain expertise in evidence-based practices for assessing and managing minor injuries and illnesses, discerning appropriate referrals, and tailoring care plans across the age spectrum. They also become proficient in handling various respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, head, eyes, ear, nose, throat, and musculoskeletal conditions.
This module offers a comprehensive exploration of pharmacology, integrating pathophysiology and patient assessment to advance holistic patient care. Topics encompass pharmacological mechanisms (pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics), resistance, reactions, toxicology, overdoses, substance interactions, medico-legal aspects, and non-medical prescribing principles.
This module aims to cultivate an appreciation for research methods and the current healthcare evidence base while recognising the research process stages. It emphasises the significance of patient and public involvement and delves into ethical and governance issues. Participants will learn to search, retrieve, and evaluate research evidence, compare data collection and analysis approaches, and critique existing research, equipping them to apply rigorous evidence in decision-making within healthcare practice.
This module equips students to independently conduct research related to paramedic practice. It involves critical discussions of various research approaches, data collection, and analysis strategies. Students learn to appraise evidence and its implications for paramedic practice, while also evaluating ethical, professional, and practical research issues. They gain skills in conducting literature searches, formulating research questions, and developing and submitting research work to address these questions. This comprehensive module enables students to contribute to the paramedic field through evidence-based research.
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