Access to HE Diploma in Paramedic Science

Course Details

The Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma in Paramedic Science is a full-year qualification built for people who don’t yet have the formal academic credentials for university but are driven to pursue a career on the frontline of emergency care.

This diploma gives you the essential scientific knowledge and subject-specific grounding that paramedic degree programmes demand. You’ll study key topics such as human biology, physiology, emergency medical response, healthcare communication, and professional practice. Alongside this, you’ll build academic skills -researching and referencing, essay writing, independent learning, critical thinking, and time-management -that will support your success in higher levels of study.

On completing the course, you will have earned 60 credits, with most at Level 3, preparing you to apply for degree programmes in Paramedic Science or Paramedic Practice. You’ll leave the diploma ready to take on the challenges of university learning and move closer to a fast-paced, rewarding career in emergency medical services.

This Access to Paramedic Science Diploma course covers 16 units, which build up the full Diploma.

• Academic Writing Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Academic Research Skills
• Improving Your Own Learning
• Introduction to Cell Biology
• Biomolecules and Key Biochemical Principles
• Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Skeleton and Muscles
• Aspects of Human Physiology
• Pathogens, Disease, and Prevention
• Social and Community Welfare Provision
• Equal Opportunity and Diversity
• Ethical Issues in Professional Practice
• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
• Psychological Perspectives and Behaviour
• Planning a Practical Investigation
• Carrying out a Practical Investigation

Entry Requirements

In order to study for this course, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a UK resident and have been for the last 3 years
• Have access to the internet and Microsoft Word or similar