Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Queensland University of Technology
About
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.
Structure
Domestic Students
International Students
Entry requirements
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 93.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
Adjustments to your selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your selection rank (or OP equivalent) will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2019
The scores listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent school leavers. If you are not a school leaver, take a look at the entry thresholds box at the top of this page to see the lowest adjusted scores required overall to receive an offer.
| Offer | Excluding adjustments-OP | Excluding adjustments-Selection rank | Including adjustments-OP | Including adjustments-Selection rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest OP/selection rank to receive an offer | OP 1 | Selection rank 99 | OP 1 | Selection rank 99 |
| Median OP/selection rank to receive an offer | OP 3 | Selection rank 96 | OP 3 | Selection rank 96 |
| Lowest OP/selection rank to receive an offer | OP 7 | Selection rank 5 | OP 5 | Selection rank 92 |
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
Learning outcomes
Careers and outcomes(DOM)
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(DOM)
This course is currently accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia and for membership with Paramedics Australasia.
Possible careers
- Paramedic
Institution
