Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care — study plan
- Credit hours
- 175
- Levels
- 10
- Courses
- 44
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care study plan at Liwa University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 175 credit hours across 44 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | English I | 3 |
| CIT 100/ CIT 101 | Introduction to Information Technology (pre-Fall 2025) / Introduction to Generative AI (from Fall 2025) | 3 |
| MTH 105 | Mathematics and Statistics | 3 |
| BSC 121 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 3 |
| GEN 100/ GEN 101 | Communication Skills in Arabic / Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers | 3 |
| BMS 110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEN 105 | Emirates Culture and Society | 3 |
| BSC 120 | Physics for Health Sciences | 3 |
| BMS 121 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BMS 122 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BMS 123 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC 122 | Biology for Health Sciences | 3 |
Level 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMS 124 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 |
| BMS 411 | General Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 |
| ECM 210 | Introduction to Paramedicine | 5 |
| ECM 211 | Patient Assessment | 5 |
| ENG 104 | English II | 3 |
Level 4 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEN 103 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| BMS 410 | Pathology | 3 |
| ECM 220 | Airway and Respiratory Emergencies | 5 |
| ECM 221 | Trauma I | 5 |
| GEN 102 | Islamic Culture (Arabic/English) | 3 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECM 310 | Trauma II | 5 |
| ECM 311 | Cardiovascular I | 3 |
| ECM 312 | Medical Emergencies | 5 |
| ECM 313 | Paramedic Clinical Practice I | 3 |
Level 6 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSC 220 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| HCM 323 | Quality Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| ECM 320 | Obstetrics and Pediatric Emergencies | 5 |
| ECM 321 | EMC Operations I | 5 |
| GEN 201 | Psychology | 3 |
Level 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEN 304 | Ethics | 3 |
| BSC 221 | Research Methods for Health Sciences | 3 |
| ECM 410 | Special Patient Populations | 5 |
| ECM 411 | Cardiovascular II | 4 |
Level 8 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECM 420 | EMC Operations II | 5 |
| ECM 421 | Trauma III | 5 |
| ECM 422 | Paramedic Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| GEN 302 | Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability | 3 |
Level 9 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCM 212 | Healthcare Delivery System | 3 |
| ECM 510 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| ECM 511 | Specialized Emergency Care | 5 |
| ECM 512 | Paramedic Clinical Practice III | 6 |
Level 10 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECM 520 | Paramedic Clinical Practice IV | 18 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care at Liwa University?
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care at Liwa University requires completing 175 credit hours to graduate, spread across 44 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care at Liwa University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care award?
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Care at Liwa University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 175 credit hours.