Paramedic science | Deciding if uni is right for me..
Hi everyone,
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
I am literally in the same position as you right now lol if that helps. I just turned 20 this year and got my results a few days ago. I needed 24 credits graded distinction and 21 graded merit. I ended up getting 45 distinctions which I was so happy about!
The thing that put my mind at ease was literally watching lots of "A Day in the Life" vids for student paramedics on youtube if thats any use. I also read through the course content on the unis i applied to (St.George University London and Greenwich University) which just gave me a bit of an idea of what I'd be studying. I also spoke to a few students from SGUL about the uni and course as a whole.
i know im not a current student
but i can defiantly relate to you, and I hope this helped a little.
Good luck, and stay blessed xx
The thing that put my mind at ease was literally watching lots of "A Day in the Life" vids for student paramedics on youtube if thats any use. I also read through the course content on the unis i applied to (St.George University London and Greenwich University) which just gave me a bit of an idea of what I'd be studying. I also spoke to a few students from SGUL about the uni and course as a whole.
i know im not a current student
but i can defiantly relate to you, and I hope this helped a little.Good luck, and stay blessed xx
Original post by Tabbs.x
I am literally in the same position as you right now lol if that helps. I just turned 20 this year and got my results a few days ago. I needed 24 credits graded distinction and 21 graded merit. I ended up getting 45 distinctions which I was so happy about!
The thing that put my mind at ease was literally watching lots of "A Day in the Life" vids for student paramedics on youtube if thats any use. I also read through the course content on the unis i applied to (St.George University London and Greenwich University) which just gave me a bit of an idea of what I'd be studying. I also spoke to a few students from SGUL about the uni and course as a whole.
i know im not a current student but i can defiantly relate to you, and I hope this helped a little.
Good luck, and stay blessed xx
The thing that put my mind at ease was literally watching lots of "A Day in the Life" vids for student paramedics on youtube if thats any use. I also read through the course content on the unis i applied to (St.George University London and Greenwich University) which just gave me a bit of an idea of what I'd be studying. I also spoke to a few students from SGUL about the uni and course as a whole.
i know im not a current student
but i can defiantly relate to you, and I hope this helped a little.Good luck, and stay blessed xx
Aww thank you I’ll watch some of them on YouTube! Well done on your results that’s great! Xx
Original post by meganhunt97
Hi everyone,
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
Just so you know, this is really normal. I would say around half of my course are people who are coming in as mature student or had a gap year so it is very normal to be 23 and doing this course.
One student on my course is fresh out of the military as an army medic. He is 36 and has integrated really well with everyone on the course, as has a women who is in her 40s/50s.
There is absolutely nothing to worry about and your experience would be just as good as anyone else's
Original post by Frazzle27
Just so you know, this is really normal. I would say around half of my course are people who are coming in as mature student or had a gap year so it is very normal to be 23 and doing this course.
One student on my course is fresh out of the military as an army medic. He is 36 and has integrated really well with everyone on the course, as has a women who is in her 40s/50s.
There is absolutely nothing to worry about and your experience would be just as good as anyone else's
One student on my course is fresh out of the military as an army medic. He is 36 and has integrated really well with everyone on the course, as has a women who is in her 40s/50s.
There is absolutely nothing to worry about and your experience would be just as good as anyone else's
Aw thank you, that’s reassuring! The course I’ve just finished was all adults actually, I just worry about going to uni and obviously the money part of it, i know it’ll be so worth it but I worry about working as well as uni etc!
Original post by meganhunt97
Aw thank you, that’s reassuring! The course I’ve just finished was all adults actually, I just worry about going to uni and obviously the money part of it, i know it’ll be so worth it but I worry about working as well as uni etc!
I don't know about the avaliablity of jobs in your area, especially now because of COVID. However, pre-COVID I did a lot of work as an event first-aider/EMT. It has decent rates of pay, is good experience and you also get to enjoy the event.
I am particularly lucky as I study in London, but it is definitely something to look into.
Just so you’re aware as of 2021 the only option to become a HCPC registered paramedic will be through university. Whether you go through UCAS/direct uni or you start in a Trust at a lower grade and work up. It’ll all result in time at university doing assignments etc. Every new registrant will have to have a BSc recognised by the HCPC.
Personally, I think university is the better option. All of your shifts will be there third manning, meaning you have no responsibility whatsoever. That sounds backwards, but as a student you want all the fun/learning opportunities and no responsibility.
If you’re attending, there’s always one other person to help attend if you screw up. Likewise with extrication and so on. 3rd manning means if you go to a ‘big sick’ patient, you’re not going to be asked to drive to hospital because the paramedic needs to be in the back - because you can’t drive. Therefore you and the paramedic get to be in the back, using skills, learning.
From the get go you’re taught to be a paramedic, rather than anything else which is beneficial.
Personally, I think university is the better option. All of your shifts will be there third manning, meaning you have no responsibility whatsoever. That sounds backwards, but as a student you want all the fun/learning opportunities and no responsibility.
If you’re attending, there’s always one other person to help attend if you screw up. Likewise with extrication and so on. 3rd manning means if you go to a ‘big sick’ patient, you’re not going to be asked to drive to hospital because the paramedic needs to be in the back - because you can’t drive. Therefore you and the paramedic get to be in the back, using skills, learning.
From the get go you’re taught to be a paramedic, rather than anything else which is beneficial.
Original post by itsjamesj
Just so you’re aware as of 2021 the only option to become a HCPC registered paramedic will be through university. Whether you go through UCAS/direct uni or you start in a Trust at a lower grade and work up. It’ll all result in time at university doing assignments etc. Every new registrant will have to have a BSc recognised by the HCPC.
Personally, I think university is the better option. All of your shifts will be there third manning, meaning you have no responsibility whatsoever. That sounds backwards, but as a student you want all the fun/learning opportunities and no responsibility.
If you’re attending, there’s always one other person to help attend if you screw up. Likewise with extrication and so on. 3rd manning means if you go to a ‘big sick’ patient, you’re not going to be asked to drive to hospital because the paramedic needs to be in the back - because you can’t drive. Therefore you and the paramedic get to be in the back, using skills, learning.
From the get go you’re taught to be a paramedic, rather than anything else which is beneficial.
Personally, I think university is the better option. All of your shifts will be there third manning, meaning you have no responsibility whatsoever. That sounds backwards, but as a student you want all the fun/learning opportunities and no responsibility.
If you’re attending, there’s always one other person to help attend if you screw up. Likewise with extrication and so on. 3rd manning means if you go to a ‘big sick’ patient, you’re not going to be asked to drive to hospital because the paramedic needs to be in the back - because you can’t drive. Therefore you and the paramedic get to be in the back, using skills, learning.
From the get go you’re taught to be a paramedic, rather than anything else which is beneficial.
That’s really helpful thank you. I was struggling to decide whether I would be better to do an apprenticeship and work my way up or just go straight to uni! I’ve just recently left my job working for nhs 111 so I knew I’d either have to do it one of them way however don’t really know whats better!
Original post by meganhunt97
That’s really helpful thank you. I was struggling to decide whether I would be better to do an apprenticeship and work my way up or just go straight to uni! I’ve just recently left my job working for nhs 111 so I knew I’d either have to do it one of them way however don’t really know whats better!
Yeah the apprenticeships seem good, but honestly I think the best bet is going to university. There’s a few reasons in my opinion.
Experience
You’ll get far better experiences as a student. You have no responsibility throughout your education, so can be there to just learn. Like I said, if you’re double crewed (as staff are who do internal programmes, on the apprenticeship too), there is always someone more qualified than you and therefore sick patient? You’re driving/they’re taking over - because it’s the safest thing to do. As a student, you get to sit right next to your paramedic doing everything under their watchful eye.
2. Progression
If you wish to specialise, be that masters in critical care, urgent care, etc, they all require degrees to join their programmes.
3. It’s not a normal course
Unlike other courses (not to shame any), this is a full on course. I’m in uni 4 full days a week, with a heck load of further reading to do so it turns into 5 uni days a week. Placement is a full time week, 37.5hrs/week+ of placement. A lot of your assessment is practical too.
Original post by itsjamesj
Yeah the apprenticeships seem good, but honestly I think the best bet is going to university. There’s a few reasons in my opinion.
Experience
You’ll get far better experiences as a student. You have no responsibility throughout your education, so can be there to just learn. Like I said, if you’re double crewed (as staff are who do internal programmes, on the apprenticeship too), there is always someone more qualified than you and therefore sick patient? You’re driving/they’re taking over - because it’s the safest thing to do. As a student, you get to sit right next to your paramedic doing everything under their watchful eye.
2. Progression
If you wish to specialise, be that masters in critical care, urgent care, etc, they all require degrees to join their programmes.
3. It’s not a normal course
Unlike other courses (not to shame any), this is a full on course. I’m in uni 4 full days a week, with a heck load of further reading to do so it turns into 5 uni days a week. Placement is a full time week, 37.5hrs/week+ of placement. A lot of your assessment is practical too.
Experience
You’ll get far better experiences as a student. You have no responsibility throughout your education, so can be there to just learn. Like I said, if you’re double crewed (as staff are who do internal programmes, on the apprenticeship too), there is always someone more qualified than you and therefore sick patient? You’re driving/they’re taking over - because it’s the safest thing to do. As a student, you get to sit right next to your paramedic doing everything under their watchful eye.
2. Progression
If you wish to specialise, be that masters in critical care, urgent care, etc, they all require degrees to join their programmes.
3. It’s not a normal course
Unlike other courses (not to shame any), this is a full on course. I’m in uni 4 full days a week, with a heck load of further reading to do so it turns into 5 uni days a week. Placement is a full time week, 37.5hrs/week+ of placement. A lot of your assessment is practical too.
So helpful thank you! Do you struggle to work as well as uni? I’m quite lucky as I have a small litttle business I could run along side, just don’t know how manageable it would be!
Original post by Tabbs.x
I am literally in the same position as you right now lol if that helps. I just turned 20 this year and got my results a few days ago. I needed 24 credits graded distinction and 21 graded merit. I ended up getting 45 distinctions which I was so happy about!
The thing that put my mind at ease was literally watching lots of "A Day in the Life" vids for student paramedics on youtube if thats any use. I also read through the course content on the unis i applied to (St.George University London and Greenwich University) which just gave me a bit of an idea of what I'd be studying. I also spoke to a few students from SGUL about the uni and course as a whole.
i know im not a current student but i can defiantly relate to you, and I hope this helped a little.
Good luck, and stay blessed xx
The thing that put my mind at ease was literally watching lots of "A Day in the Life" vids for student paramedics on youtube if thats any use. I also read through the course content on the unis i applied to (St.George University London and Greenwich University) which just gave me a bit of an idea of what I'd be studying. I also spoke to a few students from SGUL about the uni and course as a whole.
i know im not a current student
but i can defiantly relate to you, and I hope this helped a little.Good luck, and stay blessed xx
Hello @Tabbs.x
Glad to see you are considering the University of Greenwich, if you have any question please let me know
Original post by meganhunt97
Hi everyone,
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
Hi Megan,
I'm a current first-year Paramedic student at Sunderland.
Firstly I would say please do not be worried about age, the course is so mixed that it really isn't as issue. The age range on my cohort alone ranges from 18-40 and everyone gets on so well.
In regards to choosing between Teesside and Sunderland, make a point of researching the university itself, the local area, its accommodation offering, and everything else that factors into where you'll be living. You'll be spending 3 years at your chosen university, so it's important that you like where you are.
I'd also recommend signing up for online open day's so you can get a chance to speak to the academics, take part in virtual tours and get all the information that you need. Here is some info on the events we have coming up, we actually have one on the 15th August that you could register for.
I'm obviously an advocate for the University of Sunderland, the facilities alone are some of the best I've seen when I was visiting open days, the mock ambulance and health wards have been vital to our learning.
Don't forget you can chat to me anytime via my online profile if you ever have any more questions
Erin x
Original post by meganhunt97
Hi everyone,
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
So, I’m currently deciding whether going to uni is right for me and I would really appreciate it if I could talk to someone who has done the same course or is currently studying the same course. I’m also not going straight from a levels, I’m 23 which I have anxiety about not being a spring fresh chicken from education 😂
I’m looking to do paramedic science at either Teeside Uni or Sunderland Uni! I have always wanted to be a paramedic since I was really young however i have had to get some more qualifications to be suitable for the course. So I’ve just left college after studying a Access to He Health course where I obtained 4 distinctions, 1 merit and 3 passes which I was super happy with.
I would just love some feedback from people who have completed or are studying paramedic science at any uni and what their experience was like 😬
Hi Megan,
Great to hear you are considering Teesside! As others have mentioned age is really not a factor at university - we have a good mix of mature students and those who have just finished college and we all get along just fine! University is the next step on the ladder into work so people are generally a lot more mature and mix more - similar to how it would be in an office at work.
In terms of the paramedic science course you can check out our graduate profiles here for more information and an idea of the experience you may get at Teesside. We also have a tonne of virtual open days you can find out more about here our next virtual open day on the 2nd of September is available to book now. We also have a run thorough video of the campus you can watch here.
I would really recommend doing your research by Teesside Universities campus is fantastic, we have great bars and an awesome student union all on a self contained campus. We recently had the new student life building open which does stone baked pizza's which are gorgeous! In terms of accommodation the university has worked really hard to update it and have more to offer and is due to open the Cornell Quarter in early October which is literally over the road from the university.
Hope this helps! Any further questions just let me know!
- Teesside University Social Intern
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