Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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 approved by the Paramedicine Board of Australia as a qualification that leads to general registration as a paramedic. It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.

Delivery mode

Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie
  • Panorama Avenue, Bathurst

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Potential students should supply any of the following to support their application:

  • A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of two university-level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • A completed AQF Certificate IV or higher level qualification.
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
  • Paramedics employed with an ambulance service provider.
  • Full-time medics with the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) who have completed the Basic Medical Assistance course and have 2 years post-qualification experience.
  • Licensed or Registered Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) in Canada with a minimum of 12 months full-time or part-time experience currently practicing or eligible to practice in Canada.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $29,598 $103,296 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$29,598
Standard Tuition:
$103,296
Full Fee Tuition:
$29,598
Full Fee Tuition:
$103,296
Enquire with Charles Sturt University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $29,598 $103,296 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Paramedicine will prepare you for the following roles.

Paramedic

Paramedics are medical professionals who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, and other medical emergencies where an ambulance has been called...

Avg yearly income $109,512
Entry barriers Low

Intensive Care Paramedic

Intensive Care Paramedics (also known as Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedics (ICPs)) are highly trained first responders who attend car acci...

Avg yearly income $70,200
Entry barriers Low

Critical Care Paramedic

Critical Care Paramedics are highly trained first responders who attend car accidents, workplace injuries, natural disasters, dangerous incidents a...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Ambulance Service Paramedic

An Ambulance Service Paramedic provides on-site health care to people in emergency situations. You’ll respond to 000 calls and assess a patient’s n...

Avg yearly income $89,960
Entry barriers Low

About Charles Sturt University

At Charles Sturt University, we believe in making a difference. We are proud of our international research across many disciplines, including agricultural and veterinary science; education; biological, environmental and chemical sciences; ethics and philosophy.

Our academics are proven experts in their fields, and our research connections span the globe.

We believe wisdom transforms communities. With tenacity, we help to shape resilient, sustainable regions for the future. Acknowledging the culture and insight of First Nations Australians, our ethos is clearly described by the Wiradjuri phrase, yindyamarra winhanganha, meaning the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in.

Our mission is to build skills and knowledge in our regions. We offer choice and flexibility to students and work hand-in-hand with our industries and communities in teaching, research and engagement. Growing from our historical roots, we share our knowledge and expertise as a significant regional export industry and we bring strength and learning from this back to our regions.

Through our values, we create a welcoming community experience and learning environment that supports innovative research, advances society and gives back to our regions.