Paramedicine (BSc) at Wilfrid Laurier University

Programme overview

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 pro

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September (fall term) | Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you completed a 2-year Paramedic diploma : Paramedic diploma from a Canadian institution with an overall average admission range: low 70s 4U English or equivalent at 60% Successfully completed the Advanced-Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certificate or Canadian equivalent Worked a minimum of 6,700 hours as a land or air paramedic in a Canadian Paramedic Service Organization or Canadian Emergency Medical Service (EMS) as detailed in an employment letter If you completed a 1-year Para

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,180 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: CAD 36,624 a year (2026/27) Source

Fall (September) is the primary entry term; winter (January) entry is open for selected programmes (over 60 programmes for international applicants) and spring (May) entry is available.

Winter 2027 admission applications are open for international applicants through Laurier's Winter Term Application.

Fall 2027 admission: Jan. 15, 2027 for Ontario high school students, Apr. 1, 2027 for all other applicants. Winter 2027 admission: Nov. 22, 2026. Spring 2027 admission: Mar. 15, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC); international applicants can apply for winter with Laurier's Winter Term Application; part-time-only applicants can use Laurier's Part-Time Application. Fall applicants must submit transcripts and required documents by May 12, 2027.

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