With the growth expected in the emergency services field, students enrolled in advanced coursework can become prepared to further their careers through supervisory or administrative roles. Coursework may include classes on research or preparing to become an educator.

A Bachelor of Science is a degree that is often required for certain advanced careers. Depending on how much time students devote to their education, it can take about three to four years to earn a BSc.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.