Master in Prehospital Critical Care part-time

The demand for quality in prehospital services is increasing. At UiS, we offer an interdisciplinary master's programme for health care professionals in prehospital emergency care and medicine.

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Facts
Duration

4 years, part-time

ECTS credits

120

Number of study places

30

Language of instruction

English

Study start

August every year

Application deadline

5 February 2024

Master's programme for people who work in prehospital emergency care.

About the programme

I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and have been working as a nurse and paramedic. This master's program was the best fit to my experience and my career prospects, and UiS was actually the only university which offers a Master of prehospital critical care.

Career prospects

I combine my job as an ambulance worker with doctoral studies at the Norwegian Air Ambulance.

Mona Guterud , former student

Study plan and courses

Already a student? Find the full study programme description and study plan here
  • Compulsory courses

    • Communication and Decision making in Prehospital Emergency Medical Care

      Year 1, semester 1

      Communication and Decision making in Prehospital Emergency Medical Care (MPH110)

      Study points: 10

    • Prehospital Emergency Medical Care

      Year 1, semester 1

      Prehospital Emergency Medical Care (MPH120)

      Study points: 10

    • Traumatology in Prehospital Critical Care

      Year 1, semester 2

      Traumatology in Prehospital Critical Care (MPH140)

      Study points: 10

    • Quantitative Research Methods

      Year 2, semester 3

      Quantitative Research Methods (MPH100)

      Study points: 5

    • Philosophy of Caring

      Year 2, semester 3

      Philosophy of Caring (MPH130)

      Study points: 10

    • Qualitative Research Methods

      Year 2, semester 4

      Qualitative Research Methods (MPH105)

      Study points: 5

    • Major Incidents: Medical Management and Preparedness

      Year 2, semester 4

      Major Incidents: Medical Management and Preparedness (MPH160)

      Study points: 10

    • Applied Scientific Methods

      Year 3, semester 6

      Applied Scientific Methods (MPH170)

      Study points: 10

    • Master Thesis in Prehospital Critical Care

      Year 3, semester 6

      Master Thesis in Prehospital Critical Care (MPHMAS)

      Study points: 30

  • Term 5: Exchange study or courses at UiS

    • Term 5: Study abroad

    • Choose two courses

      • Patient safety - theory and practice

        Year 3, semester 5

        Patient safety - theory and practice (MHV204)

        Study points: 10

      • Point of Care Technology (POCT)

        Year 3, semester 5

        Point of Care Technology (POCT) (MPH150)

        Study points: 10

      • Prehospital Anaesthesia and Transport Medicine

        Year 3, semester 5

        Prehospital Anaesthesia and Transport Medicine (MPH210)

        Study points: 10

      • Observational prehospital placement abroad

        Year 3, semester 5

        Observational prehospital placement abroad (MPH220)

        Study points: 10

Learning outcomes

All study programmes at the UiS have a set of defined learning targets. Read more about the learning outcome for this study programme.

A candidate who has completed this master program will have learnt the following:

Knowledge

The candidate:

  • Has advanced knowledge within prehospital critical care, and specialized insight in a limited area
  • Has thorough knowledge of philosophy of science and scientific methods applicable in prehospital research
  • Has thorough knowledge of health care ethics and communication, especially related to prehospital critical care

Skills

The candidate:

  • Can critically appraise existing theories, methods and interpretations in prehospital critical care
  • Can analyze and work independently on practical and theoretical problems
  • Can analyze the strengths and weaknesses of multi-organizational work environments, specifically in relation to management, communication and teamwork
  • Can design and execute an independent research and development project in accordance with applicable norms for research

General Competence

The candidate:

  • Can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
  • Can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out assignments and projects
  • Can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and terminology of the prehospital academic field
  • Can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with specialists and the general public
  • Can use new and current knowledge to improve quality of patient care and challenge scope of practice of prehospital critical care

Frequently asked questions

Please find answers to several FAQs below. If you still have questions, feel free to contact us.

Are there tuition fees or other costs?

The Norwegian Government has decided to introduce tuition fees for international students coming from outside of EU/EEA from the academic year 2023/2024. Tuition fee for Master in Prehospital Critical care 2024/2025: 180,000 NOK per academic year (60 ECTS).

All students must pay a semester fee of NOK 825 (subject to change).

Does the University of Stavanger offer funding?

The university does not offer funding for undergraduate or Master level postgraduate degrees. The majority of Norwegian students are self-funding their degrees, as students normally take up student loans through the Norwegian government’s student loan agency Lånekassen.

Is this master offered as a distance learning program or on campus?

The courses are organized in either 3-day seminars or 1-week seminars, and most courses has an 80% attendance requirement. The number of seminars per course or semester will vary from semester to semester, but part time students can expect 2-4 seminars each semester.

What kind of teaching methods do you use, and is clinical practice a part of the degree?

The course teachers use a number of different teaching methods, including lectures, Zoom webinars, simulation exercises and written assignments. Teaching methods will vary, depending on the course. The master does not offer clinical practice courses, the focus is on academic skills as it aims to provide students with the tools to critically appraise the knowledgebase in their field, and develop skills for quality and competence improvement.

Will I need to move to Stavanger?

The master is offered a full-time program and a part- time program. It’s not required for full-time students to live locally, but it’s highly recommended. Current part-time students live and work across Europe, and travel to Stavanger for seminars.

Please note that non-EU/EAA students must be full-time students to qualify for a study permit. More information regarding study permits is available at the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration’s website, or here.

How do I apply?

You apply and upload your documentation at the Søknadsweb application portal. Find more information here.

What happens if I miss the application deadline?

If you miss the application deadline, the university will not consider your application and you will have to apply next year as a rule. If there are available places at the program after we have sent out offers (normally in May/June), however, we will open for new applicants. If you miss the deadline, stay tuned to our website for updates regarding available places.

Is the part-time program open for students living in non-EU/EAA countries?

International students can apply to both the part-time program and the full-time program. Part-time students do not qualify for a study permit however, so it must be possible for you to travel to Stavanger for seminars.

Admission 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.

Supplementary rules for admission (pdf)

This course is delivered by professionals you normally only read about. The opportunity to learn from them and hearing about their experiences to influence and improve your own practice is unique and an absolute privilege. The University experience, location, simulation facilities and global networking opportunities would be hard to find on any other critical care course.  

Student life in Stavanger

Contact

Associate Professor
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Quality and Health Technology