BSc (Hons) in Paramedicine - CK708

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 8
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 4 Academic Year(s)
Total Credits: 240
Delivery Method: Blended

Connected Curriculum:
  • Civic and Community Engagement
  • Employability
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Research Based Teaching
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Good Health and Well-being

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Digitally Fluent
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Participating External Partners:
  • NASC - National Ambulance Service College
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
Yes
UCC policies applying to applicants/students on this programme:
  • Fitness to Practise Policy
  • Infectious Disease Screening Immunisation Policy
  • Student Vetting Policy and Procedure


The BSc (Hons) in Paramedicine is a full-time, four-year programme.

Exit Award

Diploma in Prehospital Care (NFQ Level 7, Major Award)

Upon successful completion of modules to the value of at least 120 credits (including MD1203, MD1204, MD1205, MD1206, MD1208, MD1209, MD1210, MD2204, MD2205, MD2206, MD2207, MD2208, MD2209, MD2210 and MD2211) students may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Diploma in Prehospital Care.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements