Overview

The paramedic is the primary advanced medical provider and team leader in the United States for pre-hospital medical care and public safety emergencies.

Paramedics act as the advanced life support provider for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and regularly works with or as part of law enforcement, fire-rescue, military, and emergency communications to provide public safety services. Paramedics also provide advanced medical care at hospitals, worksites, patient homes and in remote environments.

The purpose of the Lindenwood University Department of Paramedicine is to develop individuals to be qualified, competent, and prepared bachelor's level paramedics. Whether you are a traditional student, a licensed paramedic Lindenwood University has the tools and resources to give you the most up-to-date and advanced paramedic training and education available today, making your goal to become a paramedic a reality.

What Can You Do With a Paramedicine Degree?

As a paramedic, there are a variety of careers where paramedic licensure is an essential or preferred qualification for employment. Employment opportunities for paramedics in a variety of areas, including ambulance, emergency department, flight, and tactical, plus emergency management, public safety, paramedic faculty, and occupational safety.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Terminology
Foundations of Paramedicine
Paramedic Operations
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician Clinical
Human Pathophysiology
Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 857 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

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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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Lindenwood University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

If you attended school within the United States: Have your school send your official transcripts directly to Lindenwood.

If you attended school outside the United States:

Standardized Test Score

To apply to our online BS in Paramedicine program, you must submit the following:

Online application
All official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, you will need to submit your official high school transcript.
Current state paramedic license or national registry paramedic certification
Documented U.S. military medic training or state or national registry paramedic certification and experience

If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required:

Résumé
Letter of intent/personal statement (1–2 page document indicating your interest in the program and Lindenwood)

Tuition Fee

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International

19100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9550 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

19100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9550 USD per semester during 48 months.

Online: Cost per Credit $495

Living costs for Saint Charles

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Paramedicine.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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