Overview

The Master in Prehospital Critical Care at University of Stavanger is either full-time with an estimated duration of 2 years, or part-time with an estimated duration of 4 years. New admissions will take place annually, starting every fall semester. The part-time program is flexible and accessible for participants who work full time. Admission to the PHCC full-time programme may qualify for a Norwegian study permit.

There are no similar programmes in Norway or Scandinavia, and it is the only international master within this field. The programme was developed in collaboration with the Norwegian Air Ambulance (SNLA) and the University of Stavanger.

Career:

Different positions within prehospital and emergency medicine/critical care and teaching, requiring the ability to initiate, develop and evaluate research and quality improvement projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Decision making in Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Care

Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Care

Scientific Methods

Philosophy of Science, Health Care Ethics and Human Rights

Traumatology in Pre Hospital Critical Care

Major Incidents: Medical Management and Preparedness

Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stavanger, Norway

Disciplines

Medicine Nursing

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have completed either a Medical degree (physician) or a bachelor's degree in nursing or paramedic. Applicants must also have at least two years post-qualification experience (full-time) in prehospital emergency care.

Other applicants may be considered if they have at least five years of full-time working experience in prehospital emergency care and minimum 60 ECTS in paramedic sciences or equivalent study programmes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

85000 NOK / year

≈ 85000 NOK / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Stavanger

Norway

10497 - 15897 NOK / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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