B.S., Fire & Emergency Services

UF Online

Bachelor of Science, Fire and Emergency Services

Earning a Fire and Emergency Services degree means more opportunities for emergency services professionals to assume leadership skills and climb the ranks in management. Our program offers a wide selection of fire science, EMS and emergency management courses to align with your specific career goals. Our program is regionally accredited and courses are taught by industry-recognized faculty. Graduates secure positions at local, state and national government agencies as well as insurance companies and other areas.

What can I do with this degree?

Here are some common professional paths for graduates:

• Fire Department Management
• Emergency Medical Service Management
• Emergency Management
• Insurance Companies
• Federal Government including DHS, FEMA, HHS, DOT
• And more!

What’s in it for you:

The Gators Online Advantage:

• Flexible, fully-online courses
• Affordable tuition and financial aid options
• Access to UF’s exclusive career services
• World-renowned UF faculty
• Earn a degree from the #12 online bachelor’s program (U.S. News & World Report, 2018)
• Join a Gator nation network 400,000 strong
• Dedicated academic advisor to guide you throughout your academic career

Admission Requirements

Please set an Appointment or fill out the Contact Me form, and a Complete Florida coach will assist you in determining your eligibility for this program.

First-time applicants will require:

• About thirty minutes to complete the online application
• $37 non-refundable application fee ($30 is the application fee and $7 is a processing fee)
• High school and previous college information

UF Online has three start times a year. Pick the one that works best for your goals and timeline:

• Fall programs start in August, with an application deadline in June
• Spring programs start in January, with an application deadline in October
• Summer programs start in May, with an application deadline in February

Final decisions are rendered on a rolling basis.