Bachelor of Paramedic Science

Bachelor

Complete extensive placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service. Learn from experienced staff, use current industry equipment and undertake emergency training.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Course Code

425592, 0101676

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb

ATAR

87

About this course

Highlights

Gain extensive experience with Queensland Ambulance Service - first placement begins in first year.
Study anatomy and physiology of the human body, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical practice.
Participate in scenario-based training alongside other emergency service providers.
For health graduates: consider the Bachelor of Paramedic Science - Graduate Entry.

Highlights

Gain extensive experience with Queensland Ambulance Service - first placement begins in first year.
Study anatomy and physiology of the human body, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical practice.
Participate in scenario-based training alongside other emergency service providers.
For health graduates: consider the Bachelor of Paramedic Science - Graduate Entry.

Entry requirements

Offer guarantee

From 2022 this course will no longer be covered by the offer guarantee. The course threshold can be used as a guide for the ATAR/selection rank you may need to get into a course in the future. Thresholds can change from year to year.

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

Paramedics provide rapid emergency medical response and specialised transportation to the community. Each day a paramedic may respond to a number of call outs- not all of which will be emergencies. A paramedic's work also consists of non-life threatening cases transporting elderly patients and patients who have scheduled hospital treatments.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Graduates may be employed as an ambulance paramedic with the QAS and national and international agencies. They may complete further study for a career as a critical care paramedic or for careers in health service management public health or emergency and disaster management.

Professional recognition

This course is currently approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia and for membership with Paramedics Australasia.

Possible careers

Paramedic