Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Graduate (Master)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Why are these studies worth choosing?
Master’s studies in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at VIZJA University are designed for graduates of Bachelor’s programmes in the same field who wish to expand their competencies, gain new qualifications, and deepen their knowledge in the area of emergency medicine. It is an excellent choice for ambitious, committed individuals who are ready to advance in one of the most vital medical professions—demanding, yet deeply meaningful and rewarding.
The EMS Master’s programme has been developed for future emergency medical professionals who aim to grow not only as paramedics, but also as team leaders, educators, and specialists in crisis management. This programme combines advanced clinical knowledge with analytical, organisational, and communication skills. Students learn to make decisions under high-pressure conditions, refine medical techniques, and acquire competencies in law, ethics, stress psychology, and healthcare management.
What can you do after graduation?
A Master’s degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from VIZJA University opens up a wide range of career opportunities—both within the healthcare system and in sectors related to public safety, education, and crisis management. You can work in hospital emergency departments, the State Emergency Medical Services (PRM), crisis and security management units or centres, and regional ambulance stations—including in managerial positions.
Your competencies will be valued by specialised educational and training institutions, such as medical simulation centres, practical skills training facilities, and providers of first aid and emergency response courses (e.g. KPP, ALS, BLS, ITLS). Paramedics are also in demand in the private healthcare sector, including private medical transport companies. A Master’s degree also opens the path to an academic career and engagement in scientific research.
This programme is for you if:
You already know that Emergency Medical Services is your true calling;
You want to develop your career towards managing rescue teams or coordinating operations in crisis situations;
You wish to deepen your specialised knowledge of emergency medicine and gain new practical skills.
Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Curriculum and study structure
GRADUATE STUDIES
(MASTER’S DEGREE)
The Master’s programme in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at VIZJA University combines advanced knowledge in medical and health sciences with the development of practical paramedic skills, as well as the competencies necessary for professional practice across various areas related to emergency medicine.
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
