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Bachelor of Paramedicine (Northern Territory)

Overview

The Bachelor of Paramedicine (Northern Territory) is a three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) course that combines online theoretical learning with intensive, in-person practical workshops held in Darwin.

Entry Requirements

• Guaranteed Entry ATAR: 70.00
• No ATAR: Alternative entry options are available
• STAT: Yes
• GPA: Yes
• Pathway options: Available

Key Information

• Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
• Deferrable: Yes
• Start Dates: March
• Annual Fees: $9,314 (CSP) for 2025
• Delivery mode: In person (Darwin), Online plus placement/intensive
• Practical experience: Available
• Study abroad: Not available
• Prerequisites: None
• Assumed knowledge: None

Accreditation or Professional Recognition

The course is accredited by the Paramedicine Board of Australia, allowing graduates to apply for initial professional registration as a paramedic.

Paramedic Career

Paramedics provide emergency and non-emergency care, delivering rapid response and vital support to individuals and communities. The typical salary in Australia is $125K, with a 20% job growth projection over the next five years.

Course Structure

The course spans three years, with the following topics covered:

Year 1

• Human Physiology
• Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety
• Traumatic Emergencies
• Medical Emergencies
• Health and Social Care in Australia

Year 2

• Health Psychology
• Social Analysis of Health
• Pathophysiology
• Paramedic Practice

Year 3

• Clinical Assessment
• Decision Making in Paramedic Practice
• Mental Health
• Pharmacology
• Research Fundamentals

Admission Pathways

• Remote and outer regional sub-quotas
• Indigenous sub-quota
• St John Ambulance Australia (NT) volunteers

Student Profile

The student profile for this course includes:

• Higher education study: 37%
• Vocational education and training (VET) study: 4%
• Work and life experience: <5%
• Recent secondary education: 24%
• International Students: 15%

ATAR and Selection Rank Profile

The ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place in Semester 1, 2025, is as follows:

• Highest rank to receive an offer: 95.20
• Median rank to receive an offer: 76.17
• Lowest rank to receive an offer: 57.75