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Bachelor of Paramedicine

Charles Sturt University

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About

This is a competitive entry course only, with limited places available for both online and on-campus study. For 2025 Entry requirements, please refer to the Charles Sturt University website.You cannot defer commencement of this course at Port Macquarie.

Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, the Bachelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you'll experience a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference to people's lives.

This course is one of the few dedicated paramedicine degrees in New South Wales, and is approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia on behalf of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between. 

Areas of study

Paramedicine.

Career opportunities

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

Professional recognition

This course is professionally accredited by Paramedicine Board of Australia.

Please refer to the Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation resource for specific information and a link to the accreditation body.  

Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian College of Paramedicine. 

Practical experience

Extensive practical experience in simulated conditions and clinical settings.

Honours

An accelerated integrated honours program is available for high achieving students. Students undertaking the honours program will commit to full-time study towards the honours component over two summers within the three years of the bachelor's degree course.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Note: Special requirements and policies apply.

Admission criteria

Applicants with recent secondary education

Assumed knowledge: Biology, Mathematics Advanced, any 2 units of English.

Recommended studies: Senior Science, TAFE electives (Senior First Aid and Medical Terminology).

Other applicants

Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.

Further information

View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
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Contact us
For more information about any of Charles Sturt University's courses, call Charles Sturt University on 1800 275 278 or search the Charles Sturt University website.

Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.

Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.