Bachelor of Paramedicine

Charles Sturt University

Australia, Port Macquarie

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Charles Sturt University

Australia , Port Macquarie

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Port Macquarie

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,720 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Paramedicine

About

The primary aim of the Bachelor of Paramedicine is to develop reflective practitioners who can analyse often complex problems and implement a plan of action that is clinically, ethically and logistically sound. The coursework aims to develop a sound knowledge base in order to support the clinical decision making process. Students learn about the paramedic treatment of common illnesses and disease across the life span and to function clinically to an advanced life support level. Further, students will be introduced to issues related to law and ethics, the emergency care of the mentally ill patient in the out-of-hospital environment and health, society and paramedical practice. Students are encouraged to identify wherever possible sources of information that represent the best available evidence, in order to deliver the highest possible levels of patient care. Students will also be expected to look beyond the discipline of paramedic care to appreciate their role within the broader context of health. The course aims to enable students to demonstrate positive, caring attitudes towards clients and the members of the community, and to operate as an effective member of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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 will be ineligible to graduate from the course.

Please note: Entry to this course is competitive with a limited number of places, so apply early.

Potential students should supply all information to support their application.

A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (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
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
Paramedics employed with an ambulance service provider.
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 12 months full-time or part-time experience currently practicing or eligible to practice in Canada.

IMPORTANT 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). Students are strongly advised to begin the process of immunisations for healthcare workers in NSW prior to enrolment in the course.

English Program Requirements

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. Attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education, including at least two years between years 7 to 12, taught and assessed solely in English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK or USA.

Career

communicate effectively with clients, members of the community, peers and other health professionals;
deliver optimum patient care regardless of the environment;
have a comprehensive understanding of the importance of the paramedic's role in the continuum of patient care and the health of the community;
have a sound understanding of pathological, psychological and social factors affecting patients and their families;
have a comprehensive knowledge of the anatomical and physiological functions of the human body to support the clinical decision making process;
appreciate the importance of diagnostic reasoning principles that support clinical decision making;
be able to use metacognitive strategies to support continuous professional development;
recognise the often complex ethical and social responsibilities of paramedics and be aware of the codes of conduct of the profession;
apply principles of effective management practice to their own work.
be able to comprehensively understand research relevant to their work as paramedics;

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,720

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose your degree

Choose from a wide range of courses at Charles Sturt University. Wherever you want to take your career – in IT, nursing, education, healthcare, science or any other industry – we’ve got the right course for you.

Step 2: Understand your entry requirements

International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

Step 3: Before you apply

You've found the course you want to study and now it's time to get organised for your Australian adventure. Before you apply, it's a good idea to get familiar with your new destination and all the things you will need to do to make your transition smooth. Our live and work and before you arrive pages are great places to start to help you with that checklist.

Step 4: Check if you are eligible for credit

Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries.

Step 5: Prepare supporting documentation

Do you need to include official documentation with your application? If so, it may need verification as a true and accurate copy. Check below to see if your documents need to be verified.

Verify your documents

If you are an international applicant, you can submit scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of all your official documentation, except for the courses listed below.

The following information explains if your documents do need to be verified. This is important, as documents not correctly verified as a "true and accurate" copy will result in delays in the processing of your application and its consideration for admission. Please don't send originals as we don't return documents.

Who can verify copies for you?

For international documents/qualifications:

your employed agent submitting your application and documents on your behalf
Australian Embassy official
High Commission or Trade Mission official
Public Notary
Australian Justice of the Peace with a registration number.

How should the authorised officer verify each document?

On each page you are submitting, they must write:

'This is a true copy of the original document sighted by me.'

Then sign and print the following details:

name
address
business hours telephone number
profession, occupation or organisation
the current date.

They must include the official stamp or seal of the verifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.

In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace must also print their registration number and the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace.

Documents not verified or not verified correctly

Charles Sturt University is not permitted to process:

documents that have been verified by an immediate relative or a person residing at the same address as an applicant
photocopied documents that have not been verified
documents that have not been correctly verified
documents verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number.

Step 6: Understand your responsibilities and expectations as an international student

The Australian Government requires international student visa holders to ensure that they meet the obligations and conditions of their visa type. It is your responsibility to ensure that they comply with these obligations and conditions at all times. Your enrolment at Charles Sturt University may be cancelled for failing to meet the University's policies and procedures and the University is required by Australian Law to report any breaches of visa conditions, which may include:

Not paying your fees.
Not maintaining satisfactory course progress.
Failing to maintain a full-time load without Charles Sturt University's permission.
Failure to enrol in a term of study.
Academic or general misconduct.

You should also understand all the terms and conditions of accepting an offer to study with us.