Paramedicine

Integrity, accountability, respect, professionalism and teamwork – these attributes embody the practice of Paramedicine

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Bachelor of Paramedicine

Fast-track paramedicine degree

Enter the workplace sooner with a 2-year fast-track degree

Learn from practicing professionals

Hands-on learning from experienced clinicians and industry partners

Diverse career prospects

Diverse employment prospects with opportunity for growth and development

Your first step to becoming a qualified paramedic

From providing life-saving care to navigating diverse medical situations with confidence, a career in paramedicine is an opportunity to make a difference where it matters most.

Fast-track your entry into the workforce with our 2 year Bachelor of Paramedicine, offered at both our Hobart and Sydney campuses. Studying paramedicine not only equips you with the skills and knowledge required to deliver high-level patient care, but opens the door to a career in research, health services management, and specialised clinical care.

You will develop clinical expertise through participation in small group workshops, tutorials, and immersive clinical simulations in our purpose built facilities. Our extensive placement program will embed you with national and international partner organisations to give real-world experience.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting career with a meaningful impact, where you'll tackle dynamic challenges daily, and be at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry, then paramedicine is the pathway for you.

Please see the course page for more information on application dates for 2024.

Further study options

Many of our graduates return to further study after gaining experience as a practicing paramedic, when they are ready to progress their career to the next level.

Those working in the healthcare industry never stop learning. Paramedics are no exception.

Our postgraduate courses are designed to develop your skills and knowledge in clinical reasoning, decision-making, and practice, for the management and provision of advanced, effective and comprehensive health care.

Visit Paramedicine Postgraduate to find out more.

These postgraduate courses are designed to develop your skills and knowledge in clinical reasoning, decision-making and practice for the management and provision of advanced, effective and comprehensive health care.

The new Advanced Practice courses have been co-designed with major health providers to develop critical leadership capacity needs of health professionals from all disciplines.

There are a range of specialisations available, with the following highly relevant to practicing paramedics and designed to develop your professional capabilities:

  • Dementia
  • Organisational Performance
  • Workplace Psychology
  • Governance
  • Healthcare Education
  • Health Service Improvement

Visit Advanced Practice to find out more.

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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Career opportunities

Graduating with a Bachelor of Paramedicine will enable you to become a registered paramedic with national agencies such as Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Working across a range of complex, dynamic, and sometimes extreme environments, graduates find employment in areas such as:

  • State-based ambulance services around Australia and New Zealand
  • International ambulance and healthcare services
  • Community and primary care health services
  • Specialist response teams

The healthcare industry in expected to grow by over 15 percent over the next five years, and Paramedicine skills are in high demand. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2026.^

8.4%

Paramedics

Predicted job growth to 2026

25.2%

Health and Welfare
Support Workers

Projected increase by 2026

83%

Percentage of
full time employees

Share of the market

^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2021 to November 2026.

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Tegan Groom, Rozelle Campus, Sydney

"I like the fact that it's outside, it's active and it's different every day. It's different every job. You have no idea what's going to happen until that job drops down – it's really exciting."

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