Faculty of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Health Science in Emergency Medical Care (EMC)

Bachelor 4 years Full-time APS 27+
27
Minimum APS Score
Programme Overview
Qualification
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
Campus
DFC
Language
English
Study Mode
Full-time
About This Programme

Emergency Care Practitioners are specialists in the field of emergency care and rescue, focusing on the management of critically ill or injured patients. Holders of the qualification will be entitled to register as independent Emergency Care Practitioners with the HPCSA.

Admission Requirements
Minimum APS score of 27

Required Subjects NSC levels

  • English 5 60–69%
  • Mathematics 4 50–59%
  • Life Science 4 50–59%
  • Physical Science 4 50–59%

Additional Requirements

  • Mathematics Literacy not accepted
  • Technical Mathematics not accepted
  • Technical Science not accepted
  • Applicants must pass a fitness assessment, phobias evaluation and medical examination to gain entry
English 5 (60%+), Mathematics 4 (50%+), Physical Science 4 (50%+), Life Science 4 (50%+). Mathematics Literacy, Technical Mathematics and Technical Science not accepted. Applicants must pass fitness assessment, phobias evaluation and medical examination.
Career Opportunities
Emergency Care Practitioner Public emergency services specialist Private emergency services specialist
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