Next Application Date
August 1 for Fall Term
Credits
30
Pacing
Full-Time
Format
Online
Type of Program
Undergraduate
Advance Your Expertise in Emergency Medicine (Degree Completion Program)
The Emergency Medicine (Degree Completion Program) program at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences prepares students for advanced roles in their field. This flexible 100% online undergraduate is designed for working professionals who want to enhance their expertise while balancing other commitments.
Emergency Medicine Degree Completion students will enter as senior transfers to complete their bachelor’s degree in two terms with 100% online, asynchronous courses. If the applicant has 51 prerequisite and general education credits, they are eligible for this entry point. Interested students should contact the enrollment specialist for a prerequisite credit evaluation.
These students must complete 30 core credits within the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences to earn an undergraduate degree.
Eligibility
This program is only avalible to currently certified paramedics or U.S. SOCOM Advanced Tactical Paramedics.
On-Campus
Experience
No on-campus attendance required.
Accreditation
The University of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 267-284-5000.
Important Application Dates
The Emergency Medicine (Degree Completion Program) has rolling admissions. You can start the program spring (Janurary) or fall (August).
Application deadline
August 1
Class start
Multiple
What to Expect in Your Classes
This program offers 13 courses, totaling 30 credits (in addition to the 51 transferable prerequisite and general education credits and 39 paramedic certification credits, totaling 120 for the BS degree). All coursework is delivered in a 100% online format, giving you the flexibility to study from anywhere. Classes run for 15 weeks (except summer term), allowing you to complete the program in 1 year (2 terms). Students will study full-time.
- Total Courses 13
- Credit Hours 30
- Format Online
- Class Lengths 15 weeks
- Time to Completion 1 year
- Pace Options Full-Time
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The Emergency Medicine (Degree Completion Program) current tuition rates are listed for in-state and out-of-state students. To support students in financing their education, the University of Pittsburgh offers a range of financial aid options and payment plans, making it easier to manage tuition costs while completing your studies.
2026-27 tuition rates are pending approval by the Board of Trustees, expected in July 2026.
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