Bachelor of Paramedicine

Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, the Bachelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you'll experience a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference to people's lives.

This course is approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia as a qualification that leads to general registration as a paramedic. It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.

This course is part of the Charles Sturt Advantage – meaning you could get a guaranteed spot in your course before you sit your final Year 12 exams! Please note: Charles Sturt Advantage places at Port Macquarie and online have now been filled.

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours)

Students who have achieved a GPA of 5 or better after completion of a minimum of 32 credit points of the Bachelor of Paramedicine are eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) if:

• They have forged a working relationship with a potential supervisor
• Supervision in their field of interest is available
• The field of interest of students align with research capacity in the School of Biomedical Science or at CSU

Bachelor of Paramedicine

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: paramedicine entry is competitive, and students should supply all information to support their application.

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

1. providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
2. have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
   1. a minimum overall score of 6
   2. no individual score below 5.5
3. obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.

Most of our graduates are working as paramedics within a year of graduation, in both advanced and developing countries. And as paramedicine moves toward professional registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a degree with Charles Sturt University will ensure you start your career with the best possible qualifications.

• Pursue roles in Australia or overseas

  Paramedicine is a growing global career and your qualifications will enable you to work as a paramedic in emergency, ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments around the world.

• Work within a variety of industries and settings

  Employment opportunities include private and event paramedic services, mining and natural resources sector emergency services, defence forces and international paramedic and emergency response services. You may also progress to management or training roles.

• Join NSW Ambulance or other ambulance services

  New South Wales Ambulance (NSWA) is a diverse organisation, employing more than 4000 people. NSWA is unique in that it offers frontline staff the opportunity to specialise in diverse areas, such as special operations, aeromedical services, snow operations, rapid response, and counter disaster. A career with NSWA offers a range of employment opportunities for advancement and ongoing development.

Step 1: Choose a course

Step 2: Prepare

Step 3: Where to apply

Step 4: Accept your offer