BSc
Paramedic Science
Prepare for practice in the diverse and challenging
out-of-hospital environment. Most graduates will
find employment with a UK ambulance service as a
Paramedic and postgraduate courses are available for
further progression.
Accredited: HCPC approved
Membership of College of Paramedics and HCPC
Placement opportunity with Scottish Ambulance
Clinical training facilities: Simulation Centre
Guest lectures by industry professionals
Employer and industry events on campus
Full time UCAS B950
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Higher:
Standard entry requirement: BBBB (incl English and Biology/
Human Biology) + Nat 5: C (Maths)
Minimum entry requirement*: CCCC (incl English and
Biology/Human Biology) + Nat 5: C (Maths)
A level: BBC (incl Biology) + GCSE: C/4 (English and Maths)
ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl English and Biology/Human
Biology) + O2: (Maths)
IB Diploma: 28 points incl. HL Biology and SL Maths)
BTEC: DMM Ext Dip Science-based (incl Human Physiology/
Biology) + GCSE: C/4 (English and Maths)
College HNC: Relevant health-related subject (incl Human
Physiology) or a science-based HNC incl Biology/ Human
Biology+ Nat 5: C (Maths and English)
SWAP: Health/science-related - BBB
English language
IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent)
BSc (Hons)
Physiotherapy
At degree level, study the treatment and care for
people with physical difficulties. You can become a
physiotherapist working closely with others to restore
movement and function to the body.
Accredited: CSP and HCPC approved
Membership of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Ranked 97% Student Satisfaction (NSS, 2020)
1,000 hours of practice-based placements
Exchange opportunity with UQ (Australia)
Employer and industry events on campus
Full time UCAS B160
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Higher:
Standard entry requirement: AABBB (incl English and two
sciences) + a third science at Nat 5: B
Minimum entry requirement*: ABBBC (incl English and two
sciences) + a third science at Nat 5: B
A level: AAB (incl one science) + GCSE: B/6 (English and two
further sciences)
ILC Higher: H1 H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl English at ILC Honours level
and three sciences with at least two being at ILC Honours
level)
IB Diploma: 30 points overall (incl 6 points in HL Biology; a
second science)
BTEC: DDD Ext Dip (Applied Science/Pure Science) + GCSE:
B/6 (English and a science)
College HND: Sports Therapy/Applied Sports and Exercise
Science/Sports Science/Science-based HND - graded units
AA + Scottish Higher: C (English and a science)
SWAP: Access to Health and Biological Sciences - BBB
English language
IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent)
Physiotherapy and paramedicine
You will have access to first-rate facilities, developing
the professional skills required to practice in the areas
of paramedic science and physiotherapy. Our BSc
Paramedic Science is the first of its kind in Scotland.
*The minimum entry requirement listed is for widening access students. Visit page 64 to find out if you qualify.
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