The paramedic science higher education diploma is designed to prepare students for the dynamic, uncertain and unpredictable world of paramedic practice in a modernising health service; a role which can be both challenging and rewarding. A distinctive feature of the paramedic science programme at Swansea University is its integration of theory with practice; the course has a 50:50 theory practice ratio, with placements based throughout Wales. Paramedic Science, DipHE, is designed to enable students to develop intellectually and professionally - to produce paramedics who will be analytical, assertive, creative, safe, confident and decisive, who will embrace change and use research.

Specialist Practitioner, Advanced Paramedic Practitioner and Consultant Paramedic roles are available to paramedics with appropriate clinical experience and educational profiles. Paramedics may also follow managerial or educational career pathways. We also have a number of other work-based learning programmes that you could take when you graduate. Many of our students have gone on to study: BSc Enhanced Professional Practice MSc Advanced Practice in Healthcare We also offer continuing professional education modules in: Acute Cardiac Care Foundations in Cardiac Care Rapid Response to Acute Illness and Management of Critical Illness Assessment and Management of Minor Illnesses and Minor Injuries for Ambulance Practitioners.