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

This course prepares you as an ambulance paramedic 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 – Graduate Entry at QUT.

Note

Selection ranks: You will be considered solely on the basis of selection ranks from your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses, but will not be considered for this course.

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; Prior study

Additional entry requirements

You must have completed a degree (or equivalent) in a medical science or health science field in 2014 or more recently.

If you completed your degree earlier than 2014 you must provide evidence with your QTAC application of your graduate work experience and/or completed further studies in a medical science or health science gained in 2014 or more recently.

Completed graduate diplomas, masters and/or doctorates are the accepted equivalents with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent).

Assumed knowledge

Current Senior First Aid certificate

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
93.00

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, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

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, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

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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

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All students

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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
425582
Start Date
Offer rounds

16 Jan 2025

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

2 years Full time

Location
Brisbane
 
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