Want to make your mark? Learn more about studying paramedicine at Charles Sturt, here.
Domestic on campus
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $10,272.00 pa
Part-time - $5,136.00 pa
Domestic online
Commonwealth grant scheme (CGS):
Full-time - $10,272.00 pa
Part-time - $5,136.00 pa
Our Bachelor of Paramedicine prepares you to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote and urban settings.
Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree and has a proud history of producing high-quality paramedicine graduates with excellent employment outcomes. You'll learn from academics who are international leaders, bringing diverse overseas experiences to the curriculum, while also maintaining close ties with the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance.
Not only will you benefit from learning in our simulation facilities and equipment on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie; you'll also undertake supported work placements, enabling you to learn directly from practising paramedics in real-life emergency care settings. International study opportunities also provide unique insights, skills and experiences that will ultimately enhance your competitiveness in the workforce.
This course focuses on delivering community-based paramedicine, including integration with health providers in urban, rural and remote communities. Become a qualified paramedic who can care for critically ill patients and engage and care for obstetric, geriatric, paediatric and special needs patients. Your skill set will encompass advanced trauma and cardiac life support, stroke management and airway management including endotracheal intubation, laryngeal mask airways and cricothyroidotomy.
Already employed as a paramedic or medic in the Army, Navy or Air Force? Our credit arrangements allow you to study online and complete your degree sooner.
If you receive a credit average in the first and second years, you may be eligible to study the Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours). The Honours program trains you in a range of research techniques and lets you pursue an in-depth project in an area of interest under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.
This course is professionally accredited by -
Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.
When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of emergency, ambulance and out-of-hospital health care environments as a registered paramedic.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| APS301 | Applied Pharmacology for Paramedicine | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS105 | Science Communication and Methodology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS181 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS182 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS291 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS317 | Integrating Paramedic Medical Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS327 | Integrating Paramedic Trauma Science | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS103 | Non-Emergency Clinical Placement | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS105 | Foundations of Clinical Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS106 | Foundations of Trauma Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS201 | Introduction to Medical Emergencies | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS202 | Life Span Health Issues and Paramedic Care | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS205 | Clinical Simulation | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS206 | Clinical Placement and Authentic Learning 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS247 | Mental Health for Paramedicine | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS300 | Advanced Cardiology and Paramedic Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS307 | Transition to Paramedic Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| CLS311 | Clinical Placement and Authentic Learning 2 | 16 credit pts | ||
| HSM202 | The Dynamics of Health Care Practice | 8 credit pts | ||
| IKC100 | Indigenous Australian Health | 8 credit pts | ||
| PHC101 | Paramedic Professionalism and Communication | 8 credit pts | ||
| PHC190 | Paramedic Law and Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| PHC200 | Health, Society and Paramedic Practice | 8 credit pts |
Brush up on your skills with our short, online subjects that prepare you for university. Topics range from essay writing and grammar, to maths, statistics, and chemistry - best of all they're free for most Australian residents. Visit Study Link to see our full range of subjects.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually!
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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.
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.
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.
Inherent requirements are the academic and other requirements of a course that all students must meet to achieve the course learning outcomes, and the knowledge, abilities, skills and qualities students will need to have in order to achieve them. Please visit our inherent requirements page for more general information about them.
If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.
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We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.
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Important dates
25 October 2024
Bachelor of Paramedicine - Application Closing Date
This course does not accept late or extended applications. Only on-time applications will be considered for admission.
One of the most powerful and unique aspects of Charles Sturt is its connection to industry. Charles Sturt University has pioneered university-based training for paramedics in New South Wales and Australia.
