Overview

Students may apply to either the residential program in Cullowhee or the online distance education program. Current paramedic certification is required for entry into the distance education program. Emergency Medical Care students may choose one of two available concentrations: health management or science (pre-med). Program graduates may pursue careers as paramedics, educators, physicians, physician assistants, and EMS administrators.

What You'll Learn

Emergency Medical Care students learn from outstanding faculty members and enjoy the benefits of small class sizes, and hospital and ambulance clinical experiences. All students complete clinical rotations at hospital critical care units, emergency departments and operating rooms, as well as in rural, suburban and urban EMS systems. The core curriculum includes two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology, two semesters of Chemistry, Cardiology, Pharmacology, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, and additional EMC courses. The health management concentration includes additional courses such as Quality Assurance and Health Care Finance, while the science concentration includes physics, organic chemistry, and biology.

Where You'll Go

Graduates of the Program from Western Carolina University pursue careers as hospital administrators and EMS directors, training officers and consultants, paramedic educators, researchers, while others may choose to continue their education at medical, physician assistant, or graduate school. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, including emergency medical technicians and paramedics, is expected to grow by 21.5 percent between 2012 and 2022, which is much faster than the 10.8 percent average predicted for all occupations and very good news for program graduates!

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Programme Structure

Emergency Medical Care curriculum includes:

Human Anatomy & Physiology
Emergency Medical Care
Basic Emergency Medical Techniques
Cardiology
Fluids & Respiratory Emergencies
Advanced Emergency Medical Tech.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

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Any fall applications submitted or completed after February 2 will be considered on space available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your application to WCU begins with a strong academic record. We particularly look for:

Competitive Coursework
Competitive Grades and Class Rank (if Applicable)
Competitive Sat I or Act Scores
Background Checks
Academic Program Requirements

Computer Requirement

Required Actions and Records

Application
Application Fee
High School Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
College Transcripts
Credit Examinations

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Tuition Fee

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International

3630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 USD per year during 48 months.
National

3630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

3630 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3630 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cullowhee

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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What You'll Learn

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Living costs for Cullowhee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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