Paramedicine and Paramedic Science degrees are university-level qualifications (AQF Level 7) that prepare students to become registered paramedics in Australia. These three-year bachelor degrees combine clinical science, emergency medical care, patient assessment, trauma management, pharmacology, and pathophysiology with extensive supervised clinical placements through state and territory ambulance services. Graduates are equipped to work in emergency ambulance and out-of-hospital environments across regional, remote, and urban settings, and are eligible to apply for registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia through AHPRA. The course is the only pathway to legally practise as a registered paramedic in Australia.

The degree is designed for students who are passionate about emergency healthcare and want to be on the frontline of patient care. Course content spans anatomy and physiology, human development, trauma and emergency response, mental health, paediatric and obstetric emergencies, geriatric care, Indigenous health perspectives, and Australia's healthcare systems and policies. Advanced years introduce students to intensive care paramedicine, leadership, research skills, and specialised clinical practice. Employers of graduates include all state and territory jurisdictional ambulance services (such as Ambulance Victoria, NSW Ambulance, Queensland Ambulance Service, St John Ambulance WA, SA Ambulance Service, and ACT Ambulance Service), the Australian Defence Force, private medical response companies, mining and resources sector health services, event medical providers, air ambulance and retrieval services, and community health organisations.

For domestic students, entry into a Bachelor of Paramedicine typically requires completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) with a competitive ATAR, generally ranging from the mid-60s to mid-80s depending on the institution and campus. Most programs recommend or require prior study in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics (Units 3 & 4), along with English (Units 3 & 4). Some universities also accept applicants through alternative pathways, including VET qualifications such as a Diploma of Emergency Healthcare (HLT51020), mature-age entry, or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). A number of universities offer graduate-entry versions of the degree for applicants who already hold a bachelor's degree in a health or medical science field. Applicants should also hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate prior to enrolment or commencement of placements.

In addition to academic requirements, students must meet a range of pre-placement compliance requirements before commencing clinical placements — typically from the end of first year. These commonly include: a Working with Children Check, a National Police Check (Fit2Work), a medical and physical capacity assessment, immunisation evidence (including hepatitis B, tetanus, and COVID-19), mask fit testing, and infection control training. A current, unrestricted driver's licence is also typically required before graduation, as it is a condition of employment with most ambulance services. International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with Paramedicine Board of Australia registration standards, typically an IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no band below 7.0, or equivalent.