- 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Ipswich
- Feb
- View dates
- AUD 33,600
- (Indicative annual fee)
- 089149K
Overview
- Provide compassionate care, respond to medical emergencies, and deliver out-of-hospital care as a paramedic. UniSQ’s Bachelor of Paramedicine will equip you with the skills unique to being a capable paramedic, training you in areas of assessment, analysis, decision making, and preparing you to work in challenging and diverse situations.
- Complete multiple clinical placements with Queensland Ambulance Service and in other healthcare settings from your very first year and continuing throughout your degree.
- Challenge yourself to develop knowledge and attributes to enhance your career readiness and make a difference in people's lives. Become confident in clinical decision-making, situational awareness, conflict resolution, communication, and leadership in dynamic contexts.
- Advance your practical skills in the paramedic simulation house and ambulance, and emergency training labs available at our close-knit Ipswich campus.
- Gain the advantage of a degree designed by leading medical and paramedic professionals who have real-world experience in pre-hospital emergency care.
I have come so far
I was hesitant leaving full-time work because I never thought of myself as an academic. I have come so far since starting study and I surprise myself every time I complete an assignment. I chose paramedicine because I want to help the community and the work varies from day to day.
Ian - Paramedicine
Career outcomes
- Graduates of the Bachelor of Paramedicine will be able to apply for entry-level ambulance paramedic positions with Australasian and international ambulance services.
- A paramedicine degree enables graduates to be employed in multiple areas, such as with the ambulance service, as an intensive care paramedic, emergency and disaster management, flight rescue services or community education.
Professional accreditation
UniSQ's Bachelor of Paramedicine is accredited by the Paramedicine Accreditation Committee and approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia. The program is listed as an approved degree with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
To gain registration as a paramedic, graduates have to satisfy specific registration criteria as well as meet qualification and suitability standards of the PBA.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Bachelor of Paramedicine, you must successfully complete 24 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
You'll be expected to purchase and wear a UniSQ paramedicine uniform while studying on-campus and during off-campus clinical placements.
In addition to the theoretical courses, you will also need to complete clinical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken. You'll complete extensive clinical placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service and in other health care settings.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of clinical/professional practice within this degree. The University of Southern Queensland is obliged to report to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) when there is a ‘reasonable belief’ that a student has an impairment that, when undertaking clinical training, may place the public at substantial risk of harm. Further details on mandatory reporting are available at the AHPRA website.
Entry requirements
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Use our International qualification converter to check country-specific grades (that are equivalent to Australian Year 12) you will need to apply for this degree.
To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.
It's also recommended that you have studied:
- one of either Biology (Units 3 & 4, C), Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet these requirements throughout your studies.
Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that you must be able to demonstrate to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to an Accessibility Support Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Review the inherent requirements and make sure this degree is right for you.
As a student of the Bachelor of Paramedicine, you'll need to supply the following mandatory documents prior to commencing any clinical placements in the degree:
- Medical Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- First Aid Certificate
- Blue Card or Working with Children Check
- UniSQ Student Declaration
- QAS Checklist.
All students also need to provide the following immunisation evidence prior to commencing clinical placements:
- Hepatitis B seroconversion
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunisation evidence
- Varicella immunisation evidence
- Adult Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis immunisation evidence
- Influenza immunisation evidence
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Placement courses may incur some additional costs, including uniform and equipment, transport to and from venues and, in some instances, living expenses, particularly for placements in rural and remote settings
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
The University accepts applications all year. Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyThis degree has one intake per year. Start your study in Trimester 1.
| Study period | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
You can contact one of our approved agents to guide you through the application process. Our agents provide:
- advice on your study plans
- advice on applying to UniSQ
- document certification
- assistance with any pre-departure arrangements
- assistance with your visa requirements.
To support your application, you will need to submit certified copies of:
- identity documents (passport)
- evidence of your English language proficiency
- senior high school (A levels/Year 12) certificate and academic transcripts
- all post-secondary study certificates and academic transcripts (if any)
- evidence of work experience (if required).
Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.
It is important to apply early to allow enough time for your application to be assessed and processed to meet study commencement dates and participation in Orientation activities. You should also factor in visa processing requirements and timeframes, where applicable.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for assessment. If further assessment is required for course credits or exemptions, this process may take longer.
Once you have received your letter of offer from UniSQ, you will need to return your signed acceptance of offer form. The UniSQ team will contact you at this time with more information regarding next steps.
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Frequently asked questions
Paramedicine is the area of medicine that covers emergency medical treatment of people before they get transported to a hospital or medical facility for further care. Paramedics are trained first responders that arrive on the scene and must quickly evaluate the situation, make decisions, administer medical care, and in some cases transport the patient to a hospital.
Most paramedics works in ambulances, but can also work as a firefighter paramedic, flight paramedic, or work as part of a team to rescue people out of the sea.
If you are passionate about helping people in the community, and seeking a diverse and thrilling health care career, then studying a Bachelor of Paramedicine in Australia can be the start of a new lifestyle for you.
If you’re not sure if you want to work on the frontline, there are plenty of behind-the-scenes medic roles available. You can work in a control centre responding to incoming emergency calls, transport non-critical hospital patients to appointments and treatments, work with training and assessment, or as a medical technician.
You can compare this degree with other Health degrees to ensure you embark on the right heath care career path for you.
To be able to respond to triple zero calls and become an ambulance paramedic in Australia, you need to complete a three-year bachelor degree in paramedicine or paramedic science at a recognised university.
To study a Bachelor of Paramedicine at UniSQ you need to meet the required subject pre-requisites, a minimum ATAR and assumed knowledge. ‘Assumed knowledge’ is the term we use to explain the minimum level of knowledge we presume you have in some subjects before you start your degree.
If you for any reason do not have an ATAR, we can derive a Selection Rank based on your prior study, work experience or professional qualifications.
For further information on pre-requisites, ATAR and assumed knowledge, please view the entry requirements section of this page for details.
A paramedicine degree takes three years complete if you’re studying a full-time load. Please note that UniSQ’s Bachelor of Paramedicine only has one intake per year (commencing in February) so depending on when you decide to apply, you may need to plan ahead before starting this degree. Some students choose to study part-time which increases the time it takes to finish the required courses.
Paramedics are often the first people on the scene in traumatic situations and are exposed to confronting circumstances on the job. But despite the challenges, and not being your typical 9-5 profession, being a paramedic or medic in Australia can be a very rewarding allied health career. You can change and save people lives, prevent further injury or illness, and make these meaningful differences in your everyday work.
Abilities and qualities that suit a paramedic career include (but are not limited to):
- listen and communicate clearly and calmly with a diverse range of people
- identify problems and consider different ways to solve them
- being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
Before you start studying, you must meet the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Paramedicine. Due to the nature of the paramedicine profession, you will need to ensure that you understand the consistent and sustained level of communication, ethical behaviour, physical and mental performance required in paramedic practice. If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to a Student Equity Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you.
You can study the Bachelor of Paramedicine part-time to fit your learning around family or work commitments. A part-time study load means that you undertake two subjects per semester instead of four courses in a full-time load.
Please note that one course, consisting of four weeks full-time placement, must be taken in Semester 3 of the first year of study.
Discover more about the different ways to study at UniSQ.
We understand that everyone has a different pathway to university. That’s why we offer options for you if you don’t meet the entry requirements of a Bachelor of Paramedicine in Queensland. You might want to consider UniSQ Ready which is a bridging course to university allowing you to develop your writing, maths and study skills to build your confidence for further study.
- Our simulated education practices involves creating accident scenes and providing opportunities for intervention, which allows you to become prepared for real emergency scenarios. The mobile simulation ambulance adds another layer to the quality learning experience at UniSQ.
- Apply your knowledge using emergency equipment used by paramedics world-wide.
- You’ll learn from expert academics and develop skills in clinical decision-making, situational awareness, conflict resolution, communication, and leadership in a dynamic applied context.
