Emergency Medical Services — study plan
- Credit hours
- 149
- Levels
- 13
- Courses
- 78
- Degree
- bachelor
The Emergency Medical Services study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 7 years (13 academic levels), requiring 149 credit hours across 78 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic Language I | 2 | |
| English Language I | 2 | |
| General Biology | 4 | |
| General Biology | 0 | |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry | 0 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Language II | 2 | |
| Arabic Language II | 2 | |
| Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services | 2 | |
| Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services Laboratory | 1 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Biochemistry Laboratory | 0 | |
| Introduction to Oman Healthcare System | 1 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
Year 1 - Summer 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pathophysiology | 3 | |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 3 | |
| Microbiology and Immunology Lab | 0 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology 1 | 2 | |
| Pharmacology 1 Laboratory | 1 | |
| Physical Assessment Laboratory 1 | 2 | |
| Health Informatics | 1 | |
| Airway Management | 2 | |
| Airway Management Lab | 1 | |
| Medical Legal aspects and Ethics in EMS | 2 | |
| First Aid and BLS Laboratory | 1 | |
| Trauma Management 1 | 2 | |
| Trauma Management 1 Laboratory | 1 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Management | 2 | |
| Medical Management Laboratory | 1 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Management | 2 | |
| Cardiopulmonary Management Laboratory | 1 | |
| Pharmacology 2 | 2 | |
| Pharmacology 2 Laboratory | 1 | |
| Computer Skills | 2 | |
| EMS Operations 1 | 1 | |
| EMS Operations 1 Laboratory | 2 |
Year 2 - Summer 4 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement -1 Ambulance Stations | 2 | |
| Clinical Placement -2 Ambulance Stations | 2 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECG Interpretation | 2 | |
| ECG Interpretation Laboratory | 1 | |
| Research Epidemiology and Evidence Based Practice | 3 | |
| Trauma Management II | 2 | |
| Trauma Management II Laboratory | 1 | |
| Clinical Placement -3 Emergency Departments | 2 | |
| Special Patient Population | 2 | |
| Special Patient Population Laboratory | 1 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biostatistics | 2 | |
| Islamic Civilization | 3 | |
| Pediatric Medical and Trauma Management | 2 | |
| Pediatric Medical and Trauma Management Laboratory | 1 | |
| Clinical Placement 4 Medical, Surgical & pediatrics | 2 | |
| Career Counselling | 1 | |
| ELEC-S | School Elective 1 Elective | 2 |
| Physical Assessment Laboratory 2 | 2 |
Year 3 - Summer 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Placement -5 Hosp: ICU, CCU and Psychiatrics | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity | 3 | |
| Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity Lab | 0 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Research Project | 6 | |
| Advanced Medical Management | 2 | |
| Advanced Medical Management Laboratory | 1 | |
| EMS Education | 2 | |
| ELEC-S | School Elective 2 Elective | 2 |
| Clinical Placement – 6 Ambulance Stations | 2 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Trauma Management | 2 | |
| Advanced Trauma Management Laboratory | 1 | |
| Advanced Cardiopulmonary management | 2 | |
| Advanced Cardiopulmonary management Laboratory | 1 | |
| Advanced Seminar in Health Sciences | 1 | |
| ELEC-U | University Elective Elective | 3 |
| Global Health | 2 |
Year 4 - Summer 5 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS Operations 2 (EMS Crisis and Disaster management) | 1 | |
| EMS Operations 2 Laboratory | 2 | |
| Clinical Placement – 7 Emergency Rooms & OTs | 2 |
Year 5 - Semester 1 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Review and Professional Exit Exam | 1 | |
| Internship | 12 |
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 Emergency Medical Services
How many credit hours is Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa?
Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa requires completing 149 credit hours to graduate, spread across 78 courses.
How many years is Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa?
The study plan for Emergency Medical Services spans about 7 years (13 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Emergency Medical Services award?
Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 149 credit hours.
Is Emergency Medical Services offered at other universities?
Yes, Emergency Medical Services is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.