Course Overview

About This Course

It can be the difference between life and death. A highly-trained, clear-thinking professional paramedic regularly faces life and death situations as a first responder. It's unpredictable. It's demanding. And it's exciting. But is it for you? Studying our Paramedicine degree will help you answer that question. Here, your studies will include many hours in work placement experiences with WA-based healthcare providers. And our realistic on-campus simulations will help you develop practical skills, like pre-hospital diagnostic techniques, that are critical in this profession. You'll be taught by AHPRA registered industry professionals with on-road experience, with many still actively working in the profession. They'll help you develop an understanding of professional and ethical practice, communication and safe practice within the public health, social, cultural and clinical paramedical science environments. When you graduate, you can consider further specialisation across a range of postgraduate courses, including Critical Care Paramedicine, Extended Care Paramedicine and Disaster and Emergency Response.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup WA, AustraliaCity Campus, Edith Cowan University, Perth WA, AustraliaSouth West Campus, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury WA, AustraliaJoondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WASouth West Campus, Edith Cowan University, South West, WAJoondalup

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Indicative ATAR: 70
ECU admission and English language requirements apply
Academic Admission requirements (Band 3): All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course
The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- AQF Cert IV
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Experience Based Entry Scheme
English Language requirements (Band 5):
- IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking, or
- Any other accepted test or qualification from a recognised country as defined by the Paramedicine Board of Australia
English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date
Minimum English standard requirements may also be satisfied with one of the following:
- Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test
- Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Aboriginal Student Intake Test
- AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme
Students seeking registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency as specified in their English language skills registration standard

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you can consider further specialisation across a range of postgraduate courses, including Critical Care Paramedicine, Extended Care Paramedicine and Disaster and Emergency Response.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Paramedicine Board of Australia / AHPRA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

Paramedicine Board of Australia

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units24 units

PST1107

Perspectives in Paramedic Professional Practice

PST1201

Lifespan Development for Paramedics

MHS1101

Anatomy and Physiology 1

PSP1236

Paramedic Clinical Placements 1

PST1106

Emergency Mental Health Response

MHS1102

Anatomy and Physiology 2

PSP1108

Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 1

SCH1101

Society, Culture, and Health

PST2102

Trauma Studies for Paramedics

PSP2338

Paramedic Clinical Placements 2

PST2235

Medical Studies for Paramedics 1

PSP2103

Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 2

PST2210

Medical Studies for Paramedics 2

SCH2105

Principles of Pharmacology

PST2106

Prehospital Diagnostic Techniques

HST2122

Health Research Methodology

PSP3210

Paramedic Clinical Placements 3

SCH2204

Prehospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues

PSP3101

Advanced Paramedical Practice 1

PST3106

Paediatric Studies for Paramedics

PSP3103

Advanced Paramedical Practice 2

PST3107

Obstetric Studies for Paramedics

PST3301

Leadership and Management for Paramedics

PST3210

Prehospital Perspectives in Emergency Management

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of clinical placement are required for this course?

Students are required to undertake at least 600 hours of clinical practice placements as part of this course with partner healthcare providers in Western Australia.

Is there a Nurse to Paramedic pathway available?

Yes. If you're a registered nurse living in a regional or remote area, your existing qualification can fast-track your paramedicine qualification by up to 18 months with ECU's Nurse to Paramedic pathway.

What are the estimated fees for this course?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $9,550 (Commonwealth supported place). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $42,200.

Who teaches this course and what qualifications do they have?

You'll be taught by AHPRA registered industry professionals with on-road experience, with many still actively working in the profession.

Are there any special timetable requirements for this course?

Yes. This course has a modified timetable. Students are required to attend skills workshops and clinical practicums outside of the standard timetable. Skills workshops require attendance at the Joondalup Campus, and clinical practicums require attendance at partner healthcare organisations in Western Australia. Students will also be required to attend during the hours established by the host health agency providing the clinical placement, held across a full year, which may occur at times outside the identified semester weeks.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Environmental ScientistLaboratory Scientist / Medical ScientistResearch ScientistEcologistMicrobiologist

Key Skills

Scientific reasoning and critical thinkingLaboratory techniques and safety protocolsData collection, analysis, and statistical interpretationScientific writing and research report preparationFieldwork and environmental sampling methods

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