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Bachelor of Paramedic Science

Learn how to save lives in emergency situations and qualify as a paramedic.

Gain a strong foundation in clinical and paramedic sciences. Examine the contemporary role of paramedics as both professionals within the community and as an integral part of the greater medical, allied health and emergency services community. Develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and ambulance service placements. Paramedic practice is studied across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013431
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 13 Rank - 72
UniSC program code
SC395
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Biology; and at least one of the other sciences
Other requirements
Applicants from a non-English speaking background must attain an IELTS score of at least 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each subtest. Refer to English language requirements
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
288

Gain a strong foundation in clinical and paramedic sciences. Examine the contemporary role of paramedics as both professionals within the community and as an integral part of the greater medical, allied health and emergency services community. Develop clinical knowledge, skills and practice through both simulation and ambulance service placements. Paramedic practice is studied across the paramedic and allied health disciplines of pre-hospital emergency care and primary healthcare practice.

Post-admission requirements

Before undertaking clinical placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) and other clinical placement providers, students must:

  • undergo a health and medical assessment with approved providers,
  • complete a health-related fitness assessment with approved providers,
  • provide evidence of Hepatitis B immunity or inability to seroconvert,
  • undergo a criminal history check,
  • obtain and maintain a current senior first aid and CPR certificate, and
  • obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card CCYPCG).

Students can access important information about clinical placement on the Queensland Ambulance Services (QAS) website and refer to the University Undergraduate Clinical Placement Information Kit.

Students are required to have undertaken, completed and presented proof of all QAS mandatory requirements, prior to being approved by QAS for clinical placement. Some pre-clinical requirements can take several months to be finalised and should be started as soon as students are accepted into the Bachelor of Paramedic Science.

Career opportunities

Ambulance paramedic, pre-hospital emergency care, aeromedical, rescue and retrieval, remote and rural healthcare, clinical education.

Membership

Paramedics Australasia; Student Paramedics Australasia (SPA).

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete all required courses as listed below
  • Complete all clinical practicum courses
    • To undertake clinical practicum in Queensland with QAS, you must meet the minimum requirements, by the start of semester.  Please refer to the QAS website Undergraduate Clinical Placement Information Kit
Program notes
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, clinical scenarios (OSCA’s) and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Students will be required to cover all additional costs associated with this program. Information outlining the current requirements will be made available to all prospective applicants, and students will be provided more detailed information on starting the program.
  • Some courses within this program must be completed over the Summer and Winter Semesters and require students to commit to full-time unpaid employment.
  • Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.

Program structure

Introductory courses (10)

COR109 Community Planning Studio
LFS103 Planning Project A
LFS112 Planning Practicum
LFS122 Planning Project B
PAR101 Planning Project A
PAR102 Planning Project B
PAR103 Planning Project A
PUB104 Planning Project B
PUB112 Animal Ecology Field Course
SCI110 Endangered Animals and their Conservation

Advanced courses (14)

BIM263 Communication and Thought
HLT221 Cell Biology
HLT301 How Animals Work: Form and Function
PAR201 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales
PAR202 Biodiversity and Ecology
PAR203 Science Research Methods
PAR211 Animal Ecophysiology
PAR212 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
PAR222 Coastal and Marine Ecology
PAR301 Infectious Diseases in Animals
PAR302 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
PAR311 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
PAR312 Animal Behaviour
PAR321 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

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Total units: 288