CQUniversity Australia

Bachelor of Paramedic Science

CQUniversity Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00219C

The Bachelor of Paramedic Science at CQUniversity is designed to equip you with the skills to become a Paramedic. If you are already a practising paramedic and would like to gain a formal qualification this course may also be for you.You will develop foundation knowledge in sciences, human body systems, study and research skills and paramedic practice.In addition, your training will focus on disease processes and emergency treatment, and include practical placements in paramedic care, enabling you to graduate work-ready and highly sought after by employers.Work placement within the industry allows you to put your learning into practice and work closely with paramedics to respond to real-life emergency situations.The Bachelor of Paramedic Science meets the current demands of the industry, ensuring you become a skilled professional. You may also be interested in our versatile dual degree that will qualify you as a paramedic with a highly relevant postgraduate qualification in emergency and disaster management. The Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management (CM40) will diversify your career options and prepare you to work in dynamic emergency and high threat environments in emergency and disaster management roles.

Structure

24 units (144 credit points).

Subjects

  • Paramedic science

Standard entry requirements

  • ATAR/SR:75Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalentEnglish Language Proficiency RequirementsIf you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), orBachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subset
  • OrTest of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 600 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 5.0 (Paper Based Test), or 100 or better overall and a score of 25 or better in the Writing section (Internet Based Test)
  • OrPearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 64 with no communication score less than 64
  • OrAn Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the date of commencement of the study and must appear on a single result certificate.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
CQUniversity Cairns
  • ATAR: 75
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
CQUniversity Rockhampton North
  • ATAR: 75
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
CQUniversity Townsville
  • ATAR: 75
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years
Online Study
  • ATAR: 75
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 6 years

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