Program Overview

Bachelor of Paramedicine

The Bachelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University prepares students to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments in regional, remote, and urban settings. This course is approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia as a qualification that leads to general registration as a paramedic.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: Online, On Campus
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 4 years
• Entry score: 70
• Indicative fees:
  • International on campus: Full-time - $37,120.00 pa, Part-time - $18,560.00 pa
  • International online: Full-time - $20,720.00 pa, Part-time - $10,360.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 192, AQF: Level 7, Cricos: A
• Additional information: Professionally accredited course, Work-integrated learning

Why Study with Us?

• Rich history and industry alliances: 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.
• Outstanding facilities: Simulation facilities and equipment on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie, with supported work placements enabling students to learn directly from practicing paramedics in real-life emergency care settings.
• Develop the skills you need: Focus on delivering community-based paramedicine, including integration with health providers in urban, rural, and remote communities.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of emergency, ambulance, and out-of-hospital healthcare environments as a registered paramedic.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, students 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.

Core Subjects

• Foundations of Clinical Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Professionalism and Communication
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
• Interprofessional Healthcare Practice
• Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 1
• Introduction to Contemporary Paramedic Practice
• Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
• Understanding Human Pathophysiology
• Research Foundations for Health, Sports and Exercise Sciences
• Law and Ethics for Healthcare
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Healthcare Practice
• Indigenous Australian Health
• Medical Emergencies in Paramedic Practice
• Professional Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 2
• Trauma in Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 3
• Complex Care in Paramedic Practice
• Cardiology in Paramedic Practice
• Maternal and Paediatric Care in Paramedic Practice
• Paramedic Work Integrated Learning 4
• Mental Illness Care in Paramedic Practice
• Care of the Older Person in Paramedic Practice
• Transition to Paramedic Practice

Costs

• Calculate my fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Course Fees:
  • If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
  • A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totaling over $11 million annually, covering various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 70
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • Paramedics employed with an ambulance service provider.
  • Full-time medics with the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) who have completed the Basic Medical Assistance course and have 2 years post-qualification experience.
  • Licensed or Registered Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) in Canada with a minimum of 12 months full-time or part-time experience currently practicing or eligible to practice in Canada.
• Language requirements: 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.
• Inherent requirements: 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.

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. 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.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University, and we can help you with your application.

• Apply via UAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Important dates - 31 October 2025, Bachelor of Paramedicine - Application Closing Date. This course does not accept late or extended applications. Only on-time applications will be considered for admission.