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Pre-Emergency Medicine

Pre-Emergency Medicine

You can be on the front lines of patient care.

WHY STUDY PRE-EMERGENCY MEDICINE?

If you want to pursue a career in the emergency medical services, such as by becoming a paramedic, you can begin on our campus then relocate to the University of Pittsburgh's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, where you’ll finish the final two years of your bachelor’s degree in emergency medicine.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

You’ll get a solid foundation in the natural and behavioral sciences, as well as general education courses, so that they can succeed in their upper-level emergency medicine classes.

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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN PRE-EMERGENCY MEDICINE?

Employers:

  • Hospitals
  • Emergency medical services
  • Colleges and universities

UNIQUE PROGRAM FEATURES

 

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Distinction one:

You’ll get the chance to collaborate with our Center for Rural Health Practice

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Distinction two:

You’ll get the opportunity to volunteer at local health care facilities.

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Distinction three:

We have an active EMS Club on campus.

MORE TO KNOW

You’ll get the necessary prerequisite coursework to apply to Pitt’s bachelor’s degree program in emergency medicine.