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Bachelor of Paramedic Science
Queensland University of Technology - Kelvin Grove
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Course outline

This course prepares you as an ambulance paramedics when you graduate. Foundation studies in the anatomy and physiology of the human body and an introduction to health and disease concepts and statistical methods in health are followed by advanced units with an increasing emphasis on clinical skills through supervised practice with the Queensland Ambulance Service.

You complete placements in metro and regional areas of Queensland, or travel overseas and work on shift with paramedics in other services.

The QUT Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.

For more course information, visit Bachelor of Paramedic Science at QUT.

Fee notes

There are additional course requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. These requirements may have associated costs. Information is available from qut.edu.au/study.

Other requirements

A Suitability Card is required; refer to institution. Before undertaking clinical placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), you must undertake a QAS medical assessment (including mandatory vaccination & immunisation requirements) and have a criminal history check.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT’s website.

Prerequisites

Applicant must be 16; Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Assumed knowledge

English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
87.00

Minimum selection threshold explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

97.80

89.75

78.00

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

92.20

87.00

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

83

N/P#

<5*

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48

0

19

0

162

Percentage of all students

51.2%

N/P#

<5*

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29.6%

0.0%

11.7%

0.0%

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Ambulance paramedic with agencies such as the Queensland Ambulance Service and other clinical settings.

Membership

Paramedics Australasia; Australian & New Zealand College of Paramedicine.

Course Code
425592
Start Date
Offer rounds

15 Jan 2024

Fee
CSP/$9160 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation
Study Mode
Full time
Course Duration

3 years Full time

Location
Brisbane
 
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