Federation University

Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Become a paramedic in one year with a Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine. Gain the appropriate knowledge and skills in areas such as diagnostics and community, paramedic culture and practice, to provide high-level patient care in pre-hospital environments.

As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for graduate entry programs within Ambulance Victoria (AV) and Private Patient Transport Services. You will also meet the requirements for employment with other pre-hospital and ambulance service employers throughout Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Delivery mode

Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 154-158 Sussex St, Sydney
  • 107 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central
  • 7 Camp St, Ballarat Central
  • Gillies St, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
  • Mount Helen, Ballarat
  • Rose Hill Rd, Mount Rowan
  • 5 Laby St, Ararat
  • 289 Baillie St, Horsham
  • 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick
  • Northways Rd, Churchill
  • 333 Ann St, Brisbane City

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Completion of a Bachelor of Nursing

A minimum of 12 months clinical experience

Postgraduate/specialist qualifications and/or experience in an emergency department or critical care would be advantageous

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 7.0, with no less than 7.0 in listening and speaking and no less than 7.0 in reading and writing

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $8,948 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$8,948
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$8,948
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Federation University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $8,948 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine will prepare you for the following roles.

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

Flight Paramedic

A Flight Paramedic provides advanced medical care to patients during air transport. You might work on air ambulances or helicopters, responding to...

Avg yearly income $83,200
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

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

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 Federation University

At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.