Are you ready to turn your desire to serve into a career that saves lives — and leads with purpose? At Creighton University, our Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine combines intense hands-on training with academic rigor, preparing you to respond with skill, compassion and leadership in critical moments. As one of the first professional EMS bachelor’s programs in the nation, we offer immersive clinical experiences alongside local fire departments, ambulance services and hospital units — giving you real-world exposure from day one. Our program prepares you to step into the field with:
Creighton University’s Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program helps students develop their critical thinking and decision-making skills, while also providing instruction about direct patient care and EMS tools, techniques and current advancements. Along with learning in the classroom, you’ll participate in clinical immersion and direct patient care by working with local fire departments, ambulance services and clinical units within area hospitals.
All the EMS courses we offer include curricula based on the current United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National EMS Education Standards and Guidelines.
As a paramedicine major, you'll explore:
Those with prior paramedic education should explore our online degree completion pathway.
Admissions to the program are based upon:
Additionally, honors sections and advanced placement courses will enhance a candidate’s application
* For students who are choosing to apply test-optional, ACT/SAT exam scores are not required at the time of application for admission.
Applications for the fall semester open on August 1 of the prior year. For scholarship consideration, we recommend completing your undergraduate application as early as possible. You can also view up-to-date deadlines on our admissions page.
While EMTs and paramedics have been—and will continue to be—the backbone of our nation’s 911 rescue system, there are many exciting new opportunities for career growth in the paramedicine field. Recognized experts are needed across the nation, especially in the following areas:
“The Creighton EMS bachelor’s degree program offers an environment to grow intellectually and personally. The educational opportunities, the enthusiastic faculty and the supportive student body all make this program stand apart.”
Dani Sasek, BS EMS’23 ABSN’24
Tuition is reviewed annually. Visit our Cost and Aid page for the current full cost of attendance, net-price calculator and financial-aid information. At Creighton, nearly all undergraduates receive financial aid. To be considered, submit your FAFSA and browse our institutional-aid programs.
Graduates have a wide range of employment options, including those related to the management of EMS systems, quality assurance coordination, emergency preparedness, community health education, and public relations for medical services organizations.
Students participate in clinical immersion and direct patient care by working with local fire departments, ambulance services and clinical units within area hospitals.
Yes, the accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Program allows students to begin earning credits toward the M.S. in Paramedicine degree during their final semester in the B.S. in Paramedicine program—saving a year of time and tuition.
Creighton University’s Emergency Medical Services Club is designed for students with interests in emergency medical professions who wish to use their knowledge, ethics, resources and leadership skills to give the public, especially our peers, a better understanding of basic lifesaving techniques and procedures.
If you’re already thinking about eventually pursuing a Master of Science in Paramedicine, you can get a head start with Creighton’s Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Programs. With this pathway you can save a year of time—and tuition—while positioning yourself for a higher salary. If you haven’t begun your studies at Creighton, talk with an admissions counselor about this pathway. (Current students should speak with their advisors.)
On the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), our cutting-edge paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Professional licensure requirements are determined solely by each state and may change without notice to Creighton. While our information is updated annually, Creighton cannot guarantee continuous accuracy.
We recommend that current or prospective students review program-specific documents on our Academic Regulations page, or consult the appropriate licensing agency in the state where they plan to practice to confirm updated requirements.
Note that Creighton cannot guarantee that any student will attain state-established licensure or certification in any field or jurisdiction.
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