Overview

The Emergency Medical Care program at Durban University of Technology consists of both theoretical and practical components. The programme does not adhere strictly to normal academic semesters, beginning in early January and continuing outside the normal institution’s terms. During term time, learners typically spend three days of the week undertaking theoretical and local private emergency medical service providers. Some of this work integrated learning will include night shifts. The learners also gain clinical experience through working in hospitals and clinics in specialized units such as intensive and coronary care, maternity and casualty.

The programme for the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care is available to learners only and extends over four years. Learners must pass the required pre-requisite assessments before being allowed to enter subjects scheduled for the ensuing academic year.

Career opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in private and public emergency medical services, fire departments, the military and a range of support industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Diagnostics

Clinical Practice

Physical preparedness

Pharmacology

Medical Rescue

Research Methodology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

584 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 49 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in South Africa

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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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

The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of registration and shall have at least: three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be assessed by a Senate-approved admission assessment comprising of a DUT Standardised Assessment Test for Access and Placement(SATAP),Academic Literacies(AL) & English for Academic Purposes(EAP)(2,5 hours) and/or an appropriate subject or programme specific written assessment designed and marked by the relevant Department; and the person has obtained

A conditional certificate of exemption from the Matriculation Board (when in possession of the Senior Certificate (SC);

Tuition Fee

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International

522 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 522 EUR per year during 48 months.
National

256 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 256 EUR per year during 48 months.

National: R 4,400 per year

International: R 8,480 per year

Living costs for Durban

7800 - 9401 ZAR /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.