Diploma in Paramedical Sciences
Fees Structure, Admission, Intake & Deadline
Course Intake
Overview
A Paramedic is an allied health professional who is integral for the provision pre-hospital care for critical patients. A Paramedic’s primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care which is part of a comprehensive emergency response to various medical emergencies, scene of accidents and natural disasters. Paramedics are regarded as a link from the scene into the health care system. Naturally, Paramedics are expected to be highly competent and skilled. The programme at CUCMS equips students with the necessary skills and experience to take up real world challenges immediately upon graduation.
CAREER PROSPECTS
GRADUATES OF THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE QUIPPED TO SEEK A CAREER AS A :
• Paramedic Officer
• Off-shore Paramedics
• Phlebotomists
• Emergency Medical Services technicians
• Clinical assistant and instructor
GRADUATES MAY FIND EMPLOYMENT IS ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS:
• Public & Private ambulance services such as
• St. John Ambulance Malaysia, Malaysian Red
• Shipping industry
• Oil & gas companies
• Drilling platforms
• Private Hospitals & medical centres
• Fire & Rescue Department
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must have passed and attained a minimum of the following:
| Examinations | Requirement |
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Vokasional (SPMV) |
Pass English and Bahasa Malaysia with a minimum of 5 credits in the following subjects;
Mathematics 1 (one) Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Science, Applied Science) Any other 3 (three) subjects (including English and/or Bahasa Malaysia); or |
| International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) – O Levels |
Pass Bahasa Malaysia and English with a minimum of Grade C in the following 5 subjects;
Mathematics 1 Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Science, Applied Science) Any other 3 (three) subjects (including Bahasa Malaysia and/or English); or |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | Pass with a minimum of Grade B in English, Mathematics and 1 Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Science, Applied Science) |
| Certificate in Health Sciences | Minimum CGPA of 2.75 |
| Other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Government of Malaysia | |