Candidates registered for the Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Science may choose to apply for completion of a Masters (MSc) in Emergency Medical Sicence over two additional semesters.  Candidates will complete a minor thesis by primary research in a relevant area of pre-hospital emergency care to acquire a further 30 ECTS credits.

Candidates will demonstrate:

• Familiarity with study design, selection of appropriate methodologies and samples and power calculations
• Ability to prepare a research proposal and ethics/funding applications as required
• Data collection, collation, analysis and interpretation skills
• Ability to prepare and present a completed thesis, including an appropriate literature search and critique of the completed research

• Access to this module is limited to those holding the Graduate Diploma EMS or Higher Diploma EMS.
• Candidates will complete a primary research project in a subject area related to the practice of pre-hospital emergency care. A research proposal must be submitted and approved before acceptance to the module.
• External and internal assessors will report on the completed dissertation.

• For more information on course fees please visit the Fees & Grants Office website.
• Fees are correct at the time of writing and subject to change.