Paramedic Science without a science subject A Level

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As you have mentioned you will be going to some open days. This is great as you can chat to the academics to find out more about their entry requirements and your work experience. I would also chat to the admissions department if they are at the open days as they can help you and they can have a look at your qualifications you have gained abroad.

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Work experience is really important and the experience you already have is great. It totally depends on the university whether they accept you without specific entry requirements. However, ensure in your personal statement and future interviews that you highlight your work experience and what this has taught you.

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If you do not have the correct entry requirements for university you can have a look into doing a access course at a college. Many colleges now offer this and it is a way into university and you gain a qualification.

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Many universities offer a foundation year. A foundation year is a year at university before you start your degree. Therefore, it makes your degree typically 4 years long. A Foundation Year provides a great induction to studying at university and to a subject you want to explore, offers you a highly supportive environment where you can develop the self-confidence, knowledge, skills and understanding your further study and takes your individual circumstances into account such as grades etc.