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:
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:
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 Year in Health Sciences.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Year in Health Sciences.
2. Eligible applicants must have a valid Qatar driver’s license.
2. Documented proof of current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Level 3 certification at the time of enrolment or within one month of commencement of the program.
3. 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 by the Qatar Ministry of Public Health and clinical partners hosting student placements.
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved uniforms including boots are needed for labs and clinical practicums.
5. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange transportation to and from clinical practicum sites.
6. Additional program costs may include textbooks and a mobile phone which supports access to specialized applications.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
BIOL1030 | Biochemistry & Microbiology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
BIOL1031 | Biochemistry & Microbiology (Lab) | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3 |
BIOL1110 | Anatomy & Physiology I | - | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
CHEM1040 | Applied Science | - | CHEM1041 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
CHEM1041 | Applied Science (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 & BIOL1111 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
HSHG2080 | Ethics in Healthcare | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSHG2090 | Principles of Pharmacology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSHG2210 | Communications in Healthcare | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
RSST1001 | Qualitative Designs & Analyses | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 2 Total: | 16 | 15 | 3 | |||
SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
BIOL1310 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | BIOL1210 + BIOL1211 | - | 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 | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
HSPA2100 | Cardiology | HSPA1000 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
HSPA2101 | Emergency Medical Care I | HSPA1000 | 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 | HSPA1000 | - | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Semester 4 Total: | 16 | 10 | 15 | |||
SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
HSPA2202 | Emergency Medical Care II | HSPA2101 | HSPA2212 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSPA2212 | Clinical Practice in Paramedicine II | HSPA2100 & HSPA2111 | HSPA2202 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
HSPA2241 | Traumatology I | HSPA2101 & HSPA2150 | - | 4 | 2 | 4 |
HSPA3165 | Pediatrics, Obstetrics, & Neonatology | HSPA2101 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
MATH2002 | Quantitative Designs & Statistics | - | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Semester 5 Total: | 15 | 9 | 11 | |||
SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
HSPA2303 | Emergency Medical Care III | HSPA2202 | HSPA2313 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
HSPA2313 | Clinical Practice in Paramedicine III | HSPA2212 | HSPA2303 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
HSPA2375 | Special Patient Populations | HSPA2101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 6 Total: | 9 | 7 | 6 | |||
Year 2 Total: | 40 | 26 | 32 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
HSPA3221 | Paramedic Patient Management I | HSPA2303 | HSPA3231 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
HSPA3231 | Paramedic Integration I | HSPA2303 & HSPA2313 | - | 3 | 0 | 9 |
HSPA3242 | Traumatology II | HSPA2241 | - | 4 | 3 | 3 |
HSPA3280 | Disaster Management | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
HSPA3370 | Paramedicine in Primary Healthcare | HSPA2101 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 7 Total: | 16 | 11 | 15 | |||
SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
HSPA3341 | Ambulance Practicum | HSPA3165 & HSPA3231 & HSPA3242 within 6 months | - | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Semester 8 Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | |||
SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
HSPA4122 | Paramedic Patient Management II | HSPA3341 | HSPA4132 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
HSPA4132 | Paramedic Integration II | HSPA3341 | HSPA4122 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Semester 9 Total: | 5 | 2 | 4 | |||
Year 3 Total: | 29 | 13 | 19 |
COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
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Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
HSPA4223 | Paramedic Patient Management III | HSPA3341 | HSPA4233 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
HSPA4233 | Paramedic Integration III | HSPA3341 | HSPA4223 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
HSPA4285 | Management Practice in EMS | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Elective: select 1 of 4 | ||||||
ECON1001 | Global Economic Concepts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC1001 | Qatar History & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
GARC2002 | Globalization & Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Semester 10 Total: | 15 | 10 | 6 | |||
SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
HSPA4342 | Critical Care Practicum | HSPA4132 & HSPA4233 | - | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Semester 11 Total: | 8 | 0 | 0 | |||
Year 4 Total: | 23 | 10 | 6 | |||
Program Total | 129 | 81 | 72 |
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
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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