Paramedic
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STARTING PAY£24,000 - £29,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM NURSING AND MIDWIFERY →
Paramedic
Paramedics are trained medical workers who race to emergencies and give life-saving care. They arrive first when someone calls 999, check what is wrong, treat the patient quickly, and get them to hospital safely. It is fast-paced, unpredictable work that saves lives.
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This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
Is this the only route?
This is the standard academic trajectory, but modern careers are highly flexible. You can often skip stagesby entering the industry with an advanced qualification (like a Master's or PhD), or pivot sideways from a related discipline.
0ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONUniversity DegreeUsually 3 to 4 years of full-time academic study, explicitly preparing you for the theoretical realities of the industry. Requires A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent Level 3.-£67,350Avg. UK tuition & living
1FIRST STEPJunior ParamedicAs a junior paramedic, you will assist senior paramedics in emergency situations, gaining hands-on experience while developing your skills in patient assessment and care.£24,000 - £29,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level ParamedicIn this role, you will take on more responsibilities, including leading emergency responses and mentoring junior staff, while continuing to enhance your clinical skills.£32,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Paramedic/Team LeaderAt this level, you will oversee a team of paramedics, ensuring high standards of care and operational efficiency, while also contributing to training and development initiatives.£45,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NursingRoyal School of Needlework(The) · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Mental Health Nursing with foundation yearCoventry University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Nursing AssociateThe University of Cumbria · DegreeMental Health and Learning Disabilities NursingRoyal School of Needlework(The) · DegreeMidwiferyUniversity of Southampton · DegreeMental Health NursingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeMental Health Nursing with foundation yearCoventry University · DegreeMidwiferyUniversity of Plymouth · Degree