There are two ways to become a paramedic - either take an approved university course in paramedic science (available at diploma, foundation degree and BSc level) or apply for a position within an ambulance trust as a student paramedic and be trained while you are working.
Paramedics must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) in order to practice and so any course that you take (full or part time) must be HPC-approved. The HPC currently lists over 60 approved courses of paramedic training; this includes university courses at foundation degree, diploma and BSc degree level and work-based learning. You can find the list of approved providers on the HPC website.