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STEP 2

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STEP 2

Offered in partnership with the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) NHS Trust, the University of Bolton’s BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science degree equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Paramedic. Over three years, experts will guide your transformation into a paramedic practitioner. Modules focus on intellectual development, clinical judgment, and competence in performing essential paramedic skills.

Our dynamic, multi-disciplinary course prepares you to assess, diagnose, and manage patients of all ages, considering situational and environmental factors. You’ll gain experience in providing care under emergency (blue lights) and non-life-threatening conditions, learning to equip, maintain, and operate emergency vehicles. We aim to develop you into an effective clinician capable of handling a wide spectrum of emergencies, from cardiac arrests and traumas to chronic conditions and mental health events.

The MBA Global Healthcare Management is a career development programme for senior healthcare practitioners seeking to enhance their management expertise. Supported by published clinicians and management experts, you will develop advanced skills in business, management, leadership, quality improvement, and research. This programme is ideal for those with some management experience looking to advance their careers in healthcare management.

  • Each year 600 hours of your time will be centred in practice learning with NWAS and other local health care providers, learning the realities of life as a paramedic.
  • You'll have access to state-of-the-art clinical simulaion suites, immersive learning environments, and a dedicated 'real-life' ambulance simulator.
  • Global Healthcare Management modules explore systems design and decision-making, including leadership and innovation.

Facilities

You'll have access to state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites, immersive learning environments, and a dedicated 'real-life' ambulance simulator.

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Courses

Our programmes offer you opportunities to develop the academic knowledge, clinical skills, and personal and professional behaviours required within the sector.

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Expertise

You’ll be guided by staff with extensive experience in this field of practice and inter-professional education, which is key to teamwork and development.

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Why Bolton?

The University of Bolton is ranked 1st in the Northwest for Teaching Quality and is a Top 30 Ranked Guardian University. Our industry leading tutors, and award-winning student satisfaction make us the friendly uni with a big reputation.

  • Qualifications to build your career
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  • Providing outstanding student support
  • Best-in-class courses, tutors and facilities
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In the North West for Teaching Quality The Times and Sunday Times 2023

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Top 30 Ranked University The Guardian 2024

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For Student Satisfaction the Complete University Guide 2024

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We have the answers to your questions, find all the advice and support in one place.

Part of the University of Bolton Group

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QQA Scheme Participant