Paramedic science

In order to study paramedic(al) science at university, is it better to do A-levels (including biology), or to do health and social T-level? Are there pros and/or cons to either side?

Hey!

As @annien9 said, each university specifies there requirements on their website so it may be worth having a look at the universities you wish to apply for

In addition, although some may not require A-level biology I personally found that some of the modules at university use ALOT of A-level biology terminology and knowledge such as; Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology etc. A-level biology would give you a great foundation to build on and *hopefully* make learning at level 4/5/6 easier.

That being said, I would always advocate to study a subject you are interested in, It makes learning so much more enjoyably and keeps you motivated

In order to study paramedic(al) science at university, is it better to do A-levels (including biology), or to do health and social T-level? Are there pros and/or cons to either side?

In order to study paramedic(al) science at university, is it better to do A-levels (including biology), or to do health and social T-level? Are there pros and/or cons to either side?

Hi,

I would say that the best thing to do would be to look on universities different websites and attend open days to see what they prefer. Most websites will specify particular subject that they would like you to study and at what level.

Best wishes,

Ellen
Uni of Sunderland Digital Ambassador

Where are you applying? My unis (St George's is my top choice, also applying to Greenwich, Anglia Ruskin, Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire New) said they want to see either A-levels or an access to HE course (I'm a mature student going to college after several years working/not in education, not sure if the access course is an option for you if you're not) with a preference for A-levels and at least one science subject, they include psychology as a science I'm not sure about others. They also require 5 GCSEs including English, Math and a science. I was told specifically that my professional certificates (I have a level 3 Health & Social care qualification as well as some clinical skills stuff) wouldn't meet the application requirements, so I'd recommend the A-level/access course route - ask the unis you want to apply to to double-check though.

If it helps I'm kinda dumb and currently studying A-levels (I'm doing Biology, Chemistry & Math, also applying for paramedic science) and I'm not finding them that bad. Biology I find decently practical and tied enough to healthcare/real-life situations to hold my interest so I'd definitely recommend that, it tends to be their preferred science too.

Good luck!!