Bachelor of Paramedicine 72 months Undergraduate Programme By Charles Sturt University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

72 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Paramedicine prepares students to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote and urban settings. This course provides a strong focus on delivering community-based paramedicine, including integration with health providers in urban, rural and remote communities. Beyond the clinical skills of being a paramedic, students will also develop strategies for personal resilience to maintain their resilience in the industry. Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree and has a proud history of producing high-quality paramedicine graduates with excellent employment outcomes. You'll learn from academics who are international leaders, bringing diverse overseas experiences to the curriculum, while also maintaining close ties with the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Paramedicine prepares students to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote and urban settings. This course provides a strong focus on delivering community-based paramedicine, including integration with health providers in urban, rural and remote communities. Beyond the clinical skills of being a paramedic, students will also develop strategies for personal resilience to maintain their resilience in the industry. Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree and has a proud history of producing high-quality paramedicine graduates with excellent employment outcomes. You'll learn from academics who are international leaders, bringing diverse overseas experiences to the curriculum, while also maintaining close ties with the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance.

Admission Requirements

7+
25+
1000+
70+
  • Bachelor of Paramedicine

    A completed High School Certificate with an ATAR of 70 (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
    OR
    Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
    OR
    A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
    OR
    50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.
    OR
    A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
    OR
    Qualified paramedics employed full-time with an ambulance service and who have completed a minimum of 2 years’ full time or part time service.
    OR
    Full-time medics with the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) who have completed the Basic Medical Assistance course and have 2 years post-qualification experience.
    OR
    Licensed or Registered Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) in Canada with a minimum of 2 years’ full time or part time experience currently practicing or eligible to practice in Canada.
    AND
    English language requirements apply. An Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no score below a 6.5 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent.

    NOTE
    Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Paramedicine will be required to obtain a National Police Certificate, have appropriate immunisation status and hold a Senior First-Aid Certificate prior to enrolment in their first placement subject (with exception for the Licensed or Registered Canadian ACP Applicants).

    This course has mandatory competencies that must be passed to ensure satisfactory course completion. Applicants with health, medical or other conditions may be unable to complete these mandatory competencies and hence be ineligible to graduate from the course.

6 Years
Jan-2000

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