Paramedic Technology B.S.

Outcomes

A degree in paramedic technology offers graduates a variety of career opportunities in emergency medical services. They can work as paramedics, responding to emergency calls and providing medical care to patients in need. 

Others may specialize in areas such as flight paramedicine, working on medical helicopters or airplanes to transport patients to hospitals quickly and safely. Some graduates pursue roles in ambulance services, fire departments or hospitals, where they can work as EMS supervisors, training officers or quality improvement coordinators.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $49,399
  • Job Postings: 1,603

Average salary is based on a paramedic position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for paramedic positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Courses

Major in paramedic technology at USF, and you’ll build a foundation for your future. It all starts when you customize your bachelor’s degree program to your goals.

Required Major Core Courses

Complete the following courses. Alternatives for the following courses: CHE111 or PHY201 or CHE121 or PHY101, CHE112 or PHY102 or CHE122, PHY202.

BIO302

Biology of Microorganisms

(4.0 s.h)

BIO100

General Biology

(4.0 s.h)

CHE111

General Chemistry I

(4.0 s.h)

CHE112

General Chemistry II

(4.0 s.h)

BIO314

Human Anatomy

(4.0 s.h)

BIO315

Human Physiology

(4.0 s.h)
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SCI Literature Review

Complete two semesters of BIO300.

BIO300

Science Literature Review

(1.0 s.h)

Electives

Complete 8 s.h.

CHE403

Advanced Topics

(3.0 s.h)

BIO490

Advanced Topics/Biology - Neuroanatomy

(4.0 s.h)

CHE305

Biochemistry

(4.0 s.h)

CHE406

Bonding and Structure

(3.0 s.h)

BIO309

Cell Biology

(4.0 s.h)

BIO402

Developmental Biology

(4.0 s.h)
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