Overview

The ECP has an advanced scope of practice that requires a high level of medical knowledge to make critical diagnostic decisions, using the latest scientific evidence, to administer medicines and perform invasive clinical procedures on the most critically ill patients.

Features

The Emergency Medical Care at Cape Peninsula University of Technology will be equipped with skills to perform a medical rescue in a variety of contexts that require a high degree of physical fitness and swimming proficiency.

The core components of the degree programme include urban, wilderness and aquatic search and rescue, basic sciences, anatomy and physiology, general pathology, pharmacology, diagnostics and emergency medical care theory, practical and clinical practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy

Physiology

Physics

Chemistry

Emergency Medical Care

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

All qualification documents.

Academic transcripts.

Final certificates.

Passport or Refugee/ Asylum Seeker Permit.

Certificates in foreign languages should be submitted, together with English translations completed by a sworn translator. Once you receive an official letter of acceptance and letter of intent from the Application & Registration Centre (ARC) of CPUT, apply to the SA Trade Representative closest to your home for a study permit.

To enrol for a degree programme in South Africa, applicants with international school leaving results are required to qualify for any type of Matriculation Exemption from the Matriculation Board (USAf) for admission into undergraduate degree studies.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

3500 ZAR / module

≈ 3500 ZAR / module
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

3500 ZAR / module

≈ 3500 ZAR / module

Additional Details

R3 500 for tuition + R1 500 for Residence

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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