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Study Emergency Medical Care

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care

Assess and treat patients in urgent and pre-hospital settings, including complex emergencies and rescue environments.

Pay in South AfricaNot researched for this field yet.Medicine pay ›
Work abroad3.8 of 5best: Ireland, United Kingdom*AI outlookSteadyAI changes little of the daily work* closest fieldWhere to study1 programmesubjects differ by programme

R44 100 to R60 960 first-year fees2 bursaries list Emergency Medical Care

* From Medicine, the closest field we research.

Study time
4 years at UJ
School subjects
Differ by programme: see the examples below
Programme examples

Working abroad 3.8 of 5

From Medicine, the closest field we research.

Score out of 5. Tap a country for steps and visas.

  1. 5IrelandRecognised, paperwork only · high demand
  2. 4UKExams or bridging · high demand
  3. 4AustraliaExams or bridging · high demand
  4. 4UAEExams or bridging · high demand
  5. 4GermanyMajor requalification · high demand
  6. 4CanadaMajor requalification · high demand
  7. 4New ZealandMajor requalification · high demand
  8. 3NetherlandsMajor requalification · some demand
  9. 3USAMajor requalification · some demand

AI outlook

From Medicine, the closest field we research.

SteadyAI changes little of the daily work

Physical examination and procedures, patient trust, and a licence with personal liability. AI assists diagnosis and paperwork rather than replacing the doctor.

Hands-on In-person care Licensed & accountable

How AI changes each field

What you study

  • Emergency assessment and treatment
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Clinical placements
  • Rescue and emergency systems

Careers

  • Emergency care practitioner
  • Pre-hospital emergency clinician
  • Emergency-care educator after experience

Where to study 1

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Bachelor of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Care

University of Johannesburg · 2027 intake NSC/IEB check in My Map

First-year tuition (2026): R44 100 to R60 960

Requirements

2027 published example: English level 5, Mathematics level 4, Physical Sciences level 4, Life Sciences level 4; APS 27.

Academic merit, interview, phobia evaluation, Class II aviation or equivalent medical examination, and physical preparedness evaluation. Community service or relevant experience is recommended.

Your qualification route
  1. Compare the bachelor route with certificate routes: they lead to different scopes of practice.
  2. Complete the required clinical and rescue training in an approved programme.
  3. Apply for the appropriate HPCSA registration category and maintain the required competencies.

The word paramedic is used broadly. Check the exact qualification, registration category and permitted scope, not only the course name.

Sources (4) · guide reviewed 2026-09-25

Related fields

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General information, not immigration or legal advice. Researched 2026-10-10.