Program Overview
The Pre-Hospital Critical Care at University of Stavanger is a Master programme in Humanities over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pre-Hospital Critical Care programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Norway and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Stavanger, Norway
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pre-Hospital Critical Care programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication and Decision making in Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Care
- Pre Hospital Emergency Medical Care and Transport Medicine
- Scientific Methods
- Philosophy of Science and Health Care Ethics
- Traumatology in Pre Hospital Critical Care
- Point of Care Technology (POCT)
- Patient safety - theory and practice
- Major Incidents: Medical Management and Preparedness
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Nurses must have obtained a Bachelor degree in nursing and have at least two years of working experience in pre hospital emergency care after obtaining the degree.
- Paramedics must have an obtained Bachelor degree and at least two years of working experience in pre hospital emergency care after obtaining the degree.
- Physicians must have a Medical degree and at least two years of working experience in prehospital emergency medicine after obtaining the degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2001-02-18
About University of Stavanger
University of Stavanger
Stavanger, Norway
University of Stavanger is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-12-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months