Advance your career while continuing to work in Wilfrid Laurier University's Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Paramedicine, the first program of its kind in Canada. Designed for college-credentialed paramedics, this part-time, fully online program recognizes prior learning with a minimum of 10.0 transfer credits and is taught by instructors with over 30 years of professional experience.
Though not a clinical entry-to-practice pathway, this interdisciplinary program builds transferable skills for promotion within paramedicine, transition to a related field, or graduate studies. You'll learn alongside a diverse, experienced student body that enriches the learning environment, with options and minors including Psychology, Sociology and Leadership.
Discover what makes this Laurier program unique and how you'll gain real-world experience.
Your future professors work hard to make sure your academic experience is current, complete and designed to open doors in your career. Here are a few things you can count on:
Here are just a few ways our students apply their learning in the real world throughout their degree:
Explore what you'll study and how you can enhance your degree to fit your academic and career goals.
Note: This is a new program that will continue to develop and adapt on a term-by-term basis. Courses are subject to change based on program development.
Each of the following courses is worth 0.5 credit:
In addition to the required courses, an additional 3.0 senior credits are required.
The following elective virtual courses may appeal to students in this program. Students will either have the necessary prerequisites based on the required course list (e.g. HS200), or the course only requires senior student status as a prerequisite.
Students may consult the academic calendar for additional online offerings.
Each of the following courses is worth 0.5 credit:
These are a few of the many popular academic opportunities which allow you to dive deeper into your major area of study or broaden your knowledge:
Once you’re at Laurier, you can connect with an academic advisor in your first year for more information about pursuing a minor. In the meantime, check out other electives and minors to enhance your degree.
The program consists of 10.0 Laurier credits, where admitted students will be granted a minimum of 10.0 transfer credits towards the Paramedicine program in recognition of prior education and work experience.
If you completed a 2-year Paramedic diploma:
If you completed a 1-year Paramedic diploma:
For additional information on eligibility, please contact paramedicdegree@wlu.ca.
It’s not only about the journey; it’s about the destination. Let us help you get to where you’re going.
Let us help you prepare for the next phase in your career. The skills, knowledge, and connections you develop through this program will serve you well after graduation.
This degree will provide the foundations from which you will be able to advance in your career, transition to a new career path, and pursue additional graduate-level education.
As a Laurier alum, you'll have access to Career and Employment Support offered at Laurier for your entire career.
Below is a breakdown of tuition fees and expenses for Laurier Science students for one year (or two terms) studying full time. Fees are based on 2026/27 rates and are subject to increase. All fees are shown in Canadian dollars.
| Fee Type | Domestic Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,180 | $36,624 |
| Student Fees | $1,390-$2,133 $3,276-$4,018 with co-op |
$2,338-$3,082 $4,224-$4,967 with co-op |
| Textbook Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 |
See a full breakdown of your first-year expenses.
When you apply to Laurier you’ll be automatically assessed for entrance scholarships (based on your final admission average) and for in-course scholarships in your upper years (based on your Laurier GPA from the previous academic year). We also offer more than 700 competitive scholarships and awards, which require separate applications and may be awarded throughout the academic year.
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Have questions? Email paramedicdegree@wlu.ca, call 548-889-8888 or see all contact information.
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