Overview

Students gain a unique depth of experience in emergency health services through this baccalaureate degree. The Emergency Health Services program from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) stresses academic and clinical abilities, interpersonal and leadership skills, and the capacity for appropriate judgment.

The major objective of the degree program is to prepare students for work in various occupational settings relating to emergency health services systems. Primary emphasis is placed upon developing leadership skills and promoting personal and professional growth.

Careers

Federal, state and local efforts in the past decade have resulted in innovative programs designed to improve the quality and efficiency of emergency health care services. As a result, several career fields have been created. Health professionals are needed at all levels in today’s emergency medical services system. Depending on experience and education, EMS health professionals will serve as emergency medical technicians, educators, supervisors, coordinators, planners, consultants, managers and directors. Additionally, EMS activities are relevant to ambulance providers, fire and rescue services, hospitals, industrial health services, military and volunteer EMS organizations.

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Programme Structure

Graduates are prepared to:

Coordinate and manage emergency health systems

Interact effectively with other professionals in the emergency medical services system, as well as with community agencies and the general public

Satisfy certification requirements for EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic

Conduct or use research

Pursue graduate study

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

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

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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

If you have or are currently earning your high school/secondary school diploma or equivalent but have not earned college credits at the university level AFTER earning your diploma, you should apply to UMBC as a first-year student.

We weigh a number of factors in making admission decisions. In addition to grade point average and standardized test scores, the strength of your curriculum, class rank, and other achievements as well as your essay will be considered. We expect applicants to have completed a strong college preparatory program of study from an accredited high school/secondary school.

If you have attended a postsecondary institution, such as a college or university, outside the United States, submit course by course credentials evaluated through one of the following evaluation services.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

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Tuition Fee

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International

29370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29370 USD per year during 48 months.
National

29370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29370 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

12606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12606 USD per year during 48 months.

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.

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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 Emergency Health Services.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

In-State

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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