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Bachelor of Emergency Services
- Roanoke, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Paramedic preparation and EMS management degree at Radford University Carilion.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Emergency Services. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Practicing paramedic
- Entry-level management and leadership in non-fire-service EMS agencies
Curriculum
- Initial Paramedic Certification track (on campus) with classroom
- Lab
- Clinical and field experience. Students can earn paramedic certification after three years and finish the final year online. Prepares for the national paramedic certification exam and entry-level management in non-fire-service EMS agencies.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school graduation with English-language official transcripts (third-party evaluation for transfers)
- English proof: IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Reading)
- TOEFL iBT 68
- Duolingo 100 or PTE 50
- Financial statement. Some majors (e. G. Allied Health
- Nursing) have separate progression GPA requirements.
Accepted academic background
High school graduation (freshmen), Transfers need a third-party transcript evaluation (WES, ECE or The Evaluation Company).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 Reading)
- TOEFL iBT 68
- Duolingo 100
- PTE Academic 50
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international admission requirements and the deadline for the intended term. Complete the online application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific supporting documents. Pay the application fee where applicable. After admission
- Pay the international enrollment deposit and submit financial documents. Follow the university instructions for immigration documents and the student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,862 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Radford University Carilion (Roanoke) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Waldron College of Health and Human Services |
| Department | Department of Clinical Health Professions |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Radford University offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
230 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,862 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,198 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 Reading), TOEFL iBT 68, Duolingo 100, PTE Academic 50.