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 one of the few dedicated paramedicine degrees in New South Wales carrying full accreditation with the Council of Ambulance Authorities.

It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.Please note:

Applications for 2021 are now open and will close on 30 October 2020.

Applications will be ranked and offers made in consecutive rounds.

Round 1:

26 November 2020.

Round 2:

23 December 2020.

Round 3:

21 January 2021.

We recommend the following Study Link subjects for this course.

• SSS025 Introduction to Bioscience
• SSS071 Maths Skills 1 – Introductory
• SSS072 Maths Skills 2 – Intermediate A
• SSS076 Introduction to Statistics
• SSS077 Essay Writing 1 – Style
• SSS078 Essay Writing 2 – Structure

Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours)

On campus or Online

All students enrol at first in the Bachelor of Paramedicine.

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

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 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 adivsed to begin the process of immunisations for healthcare workers in NSW prior to enrolment in the course.

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.