Clearing 2026: Turning personal experience into a future career in paramedic science

A University of Bedfordshire student has shared how hands-on learning opportunities are helping her develop the skills and confidence needed for a career in paramedic science.

If you're career-focused and ready to make a move, Clearing at the University of Bedfordshire could be the perfect route. Applications are open until early October, and expert staff are ready to help you find the course that fits your ambitions. Contact the University today at 0300 3300 073 or visit www.beds.ac.uk/clearing.

Eleanor Evans is currently studying Paramedic Science at the University of Bedfordshire, where she has benefited from practical learning and placement opportunities designed to help students apply their knowledge in real healthcare settings.

Eleanor said: "Due to the course being split between studying at the University and being out on the road or in wards for placement, I have found the course team to be so supportive throughout and are always there to lend a hand either with support in the course or with anything else going on with life outside the university course too.

"My time at the University of Bedfordshire so far has helped me grow my confidence and aspirations to become a paramedic by building me up from the ground and giving me the foundations to start on my journey. This has helped me to secure my ambition in furthering myself to expand on the knowledge I have gained so far leading me to grow and become the person I know that I can now drive to be.

"My experience so far at the University has built me up brick by brick in my confidence and self-belief as well as in my knowledge and skills that have prepared me for placement where I am able to refine them and push myself further with the support of my mentors. Also, the simulation-based learning, alongside the knowledge gained from lectures, has prepared me and will continue to prepare me for situations I will meet out on the road allowing me to get stuck in and learn through supporting my crew where I can with the skills I have gained."

For more information about applying to the University of Bedfordshire via Clearing visit www.beds.ac.uk/clearing or call the admissions team on 0300 3300 073.