Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
CQUniversity Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00219C
Our Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management is a versatile dual degree that will future-proof your career, qualifying you as a registered paramedic with a highly relevant postgraduate qualification in emergency and disaster management. Prepare for the evolving field of paramedic science, which now encompasses various multidisciplinary settings such as emergency service agencies, public safety, industrial environments, and humanitarian aid organizations. Your comprehensive skillset will enable you to add value in any setting, particularly those that are remote, challenging, or under-resourced. Additionally, your training will focus on disease processes and emergency treatment, including practical placements in paramedic care, ensuring you graduate with practical experience and high employability. The undergraduate units will establish a strong foundation in sciences, human body systems, study and research skills, and paramedic practice. In this double degree, you'll also gain postgraduate-level expertise in emergency and disaster management, equipping you to excel in dynamic emergency and high-threat environments. Industry work placements will allow you to apply your learning in real-life emergency situations, working closely with experienced paramedics.
Structure
28 units (168 credit points)
Subjects
- Paramedic science
- Emergency and disaster management
Standard entry requirements
- Rank Threshold: ATAR/SR:75. Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent. English Language Proficiency Requirements: If 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), or Bachelor 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
- Or Test 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)
- Or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 64 with no communication score less than 64
- Or An 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
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQUniversity Rockhampton North |
| No |
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| Online Study |
| No |
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