
The Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine (B.Sc. P) is a four-year degree that prepares graduates for licensing as a Paramedic in Qatar. The B.Sc. P program is founded on the Canadian National Occupational Competency Profile for Advance Care Paramedicine and EQual Accreditation Canada accreditation standards. An integration of theory, laboratory skills, high-fidelity simulation, and extensive clinical and field preceptorships prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to function as entry-level Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs). The B.Sc. P prepares graduates to safely assess and treat traumatic and medical conditions, perform life or limb saving interventions, and safely transport patients. Graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals and health clinical, roadside, commercial and domestic properties, industrial clinics and sites, mass gatherings, and major incident and disaster management. Students are prepared for future education in the Master of Critical Care Paramedicine.
Program Duration:
Four years
Accreditation:
The Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine (B.Sc. P) is accredited by EQual of Accreditation Canada (AC) for more information please visit: www.accreditation.ca.
Admission Requirements:
1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, and successful completion of the final year of two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum average of 60%;
OR
2. High school graduation certificate approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education plus the following:
a. English Language with a minimum grade of 60%
b. Academic Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60% or Advanced Mathematics with a minimum grade of 50%
c. Two of three science courses (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) with a minimum average of 60%;
OR
3. Three-year Advanced Care Paramedicine Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department;
OR
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test;
OR
2. A valid SAT Report Form with a minimum score of 480;
OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.
2. Eligible applicants must have a valid Qatar driver’s license.
- Documented proof of completed immunizations and diagnostic tests as identified in the Student Immunization Form.
- Documented proof of current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (Level 3) at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
- Students are responsible to maintain current immunizations and BLS certification throughout the duration of the program. These requirements may change during the program as determined with the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student practicums.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved uniforms including boots are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
- It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
- Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
Study Plan:
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
BIOL1110 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
- | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
BIOL1030 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | - | BIOL1031 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
BIOL1031 | Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) | - | BIOL1030 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
CHEM1040 |
Applied Science for Allied Health |
- | CHEM1041 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
CHEM1041 |
Applied Science for Allied Health (Lab) |
- | CHEM1040 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
COMM1010 |
English Communication I |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 1 Total: | 15 | 12 | 9 | |||
SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
BIOL1210 | Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL1110 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSHG2210 | Communications in Healthcare | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
RSST1001 | Qualitative Design & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSPA1000 |
Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice |
- | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||
YEAR 1 TOTAL: | 37 | 32 | 15 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
HSHG2090 | Principles of Pharmacology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSPA2101 | Emergency Medical Care I | - | HSPA2111 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSPA2111 |
Clinical Practice in Paramedicine I |
- | HSPA2101 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
HSPA2150 |
Occupational Fitness |
- | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
HSPA2360 |
Mental Health for Paramedics |
- | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 10 | 13 | |||
SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
HSPA2202 | Emergency Medical Care II | HSPA2101 | HSPA2212 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
HSPA2212 | Clinical Practice in Paramedicine II | HSPA2111 | HSPA2202 | 2 | 96 Total HRs | |
HSPA2255 | Traumatology | HSPA1000 HSPA2101 | - | 5 | 3 | 5 |
MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Semester 5 Total: | 14 | 8 | 10 | |||
SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
HSPA2303 | Emergency Medical Care III | HSPA2202 | HSPA2313 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSPA2313 | Clinical Practice in Paramedicine III | HSPA2212 | HSPA2303 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
HSPA2375 | Special Patient Populations | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 6 Total: | 8 | 6 | 6 | |||
YEAR 2 TOTAL: | 37 | 24 | 29 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
HSPA3165 |
Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Neonatology |
HSPA1000 HSPA2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSPA3221 |
Paramedic Patient Management I |
HSPA2303 | HSPA3231 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSPA3231 |
Paramedic Integration I |
HSPA2313 | - | 3 | 0 | 9 |
HSPA3280 | Disaster Management | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 7 Total: | 12 | 7 | 15 | |||
SEMESER 8 | ||||||
HSPA3341 | Ambulance Practicum |
HSPA2255 |
- | 8 | 504 Total HRs | |
Semester 8 Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | |||
SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
HSPA3370 | Paramedicine in Primary Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSPA4122 | Paramedic Patient Management II | HSPA3341 | HSPA4132 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
HSPA4132 | Paramedic Integration II | HSPA3341 | HSPA4122 | 2 | 56 Total HRs | 2 |
Semester 9 Total: | 8 | 5 | 4 | |||
YEAR 3 TOTAL: | 28 | 12 | 19 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Req | Co-Req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
HSPA4223 |
Paramedic Patient Management III |
HSPA4122 |
HSPA4233 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
HSPA4233 |
Paramedic Integration III |
HSPA4132 | HSPA4223 | 4 | 96 Total HRs | 4 |
HSPA4285 |
Management Practice in EMS |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC1001 |
Qatar History & Society |
- | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 10 Total: | 15 | 10 | 6 | |||
SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
HSPA4342 | Critical Care Practicum | HSPA4223 HSPA4233 |
- | 8 | 504 Total HRs | |
Semester 11 Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | |||
YEAR 4 TOTAL: | 23 | 10 | 6 | |||
B.Sc. P PROGRAM TOTAL: | 125 | 78 | 69 |
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates from the B.Sc. P program will be eligible to apply for the Masters of Science in Critical Care Paramedicine (M.Sc. CCP). Completing the M.Sc. CCP will allow graduates to qualify for Critical Care Paramedic positions at Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance Service (HMCAS) and pursue management positions within the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH). Graduates can also explore career opportunities with the oil and gas industry and military. Graduates may also be eligible for employment in Canada, as they will be completing a Canadian accredited program. They will be seen as equivalent as students graduating from Canadian institutions.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, including but not limited to, the following:
- Ambulance Paramedic
- Advanced Care Paramedic
- Emergency Care Educator
- EMT Paramedic
- Sport Team Paramedic
- Hospital On-site Paramedic
- Industrial Emergency Response Paramedic
- Oil and Gas Industry On-site Paramedic
- Military Paramedic
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