Advanced HEMS Practice (by distance learning)

The Advanced HEMS Practice program is for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their prehospital care skills. This one-year, non-degree program is offered in English and can be completed through distance learning. It helps students advance their careers in critical care.

Students learn about history-taking, consultation skills, and diagnostics through modules that emphasize practical application. They gain clinical experience by working with a mentor in a suitable environment, preparing them for modern healthcare settings.

Graduates can work as Critical Care Practitioners, Prehospital Care Providers, or Advanced Paramedics. They can find jobs with air ambulance services, hospitals, or emergency medical services. The skills they acquire are valuable in a competitive job market.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.