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Bachelor of Paramedicine

University of Prince Edward Island

Charlottetown, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Degree for paramedics with an optional honours thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core principles of Paramedicine
Solve subject-relevant problems
and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: 120 semester hours (20 courses
Honours 126). Courses include cell
Molecular biology.

Career outcomes

Advanced practice and health care leadership
Graduate study

Curriculum

120 Semester hours (20 courses
Honours 126). Courses include cell and molecular biology
Microbiology
Medical microbiology
Health promotion planning and evaluation
Disaster medicine and crisis response
Evidence-based clinical practice and current issues in paramedicine. Optional Honours thesis (PARA 4900).

Entry requirements

Academic

Grade 12 university-preparatory average of at least 70% (12 years of schooling for international applicants)
Professional programmes (Nursing
Education
Radiography
Engineering) have their own requirements.

Accepted academic background

Grade 12 university-preparatory (or equivalent: 12 years of elementary and secondary education with high school diploma, Senior Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate or other matriculation), Country-specific requirements and course equivalents apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
TOEFL PBT 550
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
Duolingo 120

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines ( international deadlines are set yearly
Email inte@upei. Ca. Apply online at and pay the application fee (50 CAD). Send official transcripts via MyCreds
My eQuals or Digitary
or to registrar@upei. Ca. Add any programme supplements listed in your portal. After approval
Pay the 3
000 CAD deposit to receive the full letter of admission. Apply to IRCC for a study permit with the letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$18,655 CAD
Application fee	$50 CAD
Deposit	$3,700 CAD

Program details

Campus	Charlottetown
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science
Department	Health Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120,141
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, Funding and application deadlines.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.