Bachelor
If you're compassionate, committed and want to make a difference in your community, a career in Paramedicine presents exciting and satisfying opportunities.
The Bachelor of Paramedicine is offered as a two-year, full time (fast-track) program, at two of our campuses, Hobart, Tasmania and Rozelle, NSW. Throughout your degree, you'll have the chance to learn skills in small groups, and then apply what you learn to professional experience placements within ambulance services.
You'll be taught by qualified paramedics, both on our staff and through our connections with the local healthcare sector. We offer a low student/teacher ratio during your clinical practical experiences, which provides you with individual attention and support throughout your studies.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 83.2. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
Completed a course at university Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
Completed at least four units of study (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points) of a course at university diploma level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made
Please note that admission to the Bachelor of Paramedicine is highly competitive and that achieving the entry requirements does not guarantee an offer for this course. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are ranked and offers are made based on the number of places available.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Diploma of Nursing (the approved program of study for enrolled nurses), or a Diploma of Paramedical Science, or a Diploma of Emergency Health Care, or a combined JMED and Diploma of Nursing (ADF).
ELIGIBILITY - CONVERSION PATHWAYSConversion pathways are only available to practicing paramedics and Australian Defence Force Medics. All other applicants are encouraged to consider applying via the Bachelor of Paramedicine standard entry, which is open to applicants from all educational backgrounds.
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Paramedical Science, or an equivalent qualification as determined by the College of Health and Medicine; and
Provide a statement from your employer confirming your current employment as a paramedic or Australian Defence Force Medic (ADFMC) or Ambulance Community Officer with Ambulance Victoria or NSW Ambulance trainee; and
Have current AHPRA registration in paramedicine without conditions or notations. Note, Australian Defence Force applicants, applicants employed as Ambulance Community Officers with Ambulance Victoria and Ambulance trainees nominated by Ambulance NSW are exempt from this requirement.
If you have an international qualification this will need to be assessed by an Australian Registered Training Organisation to determine, through a recognition of prior learning assessment, whether or not your qualification is equivalent to an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Further information about the recognition of prior learning process and a list of Registered Training Organisations who may be able to undertake the assessment are available from the myskills website.
This pathway is only available to applicants employed as Ambulance trainees by Ambulance NSW and nominated by Ambulance NSW for admission to this pathway and, who meet the 'Standard' entry requirements of this course.
All other applicants are encouraged to consider applying via the Bachelor of Paramedicine standard entry, which is open to applicants from all educational backgrounds.
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
This course includes compulsory Professional Experience Placements. You must meet the College of Health and Medicine's Safety in Practice Requirements before census date of the first semester of your course. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.
This course is not available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.
Our Bachelor of Paramedicine allows you to work in complex, dynamic and sometimes extreme environments. Graduates will possess the expertise and values to have a positive impact on the quality of life for their community and will be equipped to work around the world.
As a graduate, you'll have the knowledge and skills to assess and manage a broad range of clinical presentations in an out-of-hospital setting. You'll understand the importance of informed clinical reasoning, in situations often complicated by unpredictable environments.
Graduates find work as a paramedic in organisations such as:
Postgraduate Study Options
Visit the Paramedicine Postgraduate page for postgraduate study options. 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.
If you are starting in 2023 you can find your course planner here - this helps you plan what units to enrol in and when.
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.