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Victoria University

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Study mode

On Campus

Duration

3 years

Course fees

$27,942

Pursue a challenging and rewarding career as a registered paramedic with a Bachelor of Paramedicine at Victoria University (VU).

Develop the skills required to work as a registered paramedic in ambulance settings, primary healthcare settings, community healthcare settings and more. While studying your paramedicine degree at VU, you’ll be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Practise your technical and non-technical skills in VU’s safe spaces using sophisticated resources and gain the professional capabilities of a paramedic. You will study paramedicine theory in the classroom, and put theory into practice in high-fidelity simulation clinics, clinical-practice labs and during work-integrated learning (WIL).

You will work with experienced registered health professionals and academics to develop your paramedic skills and graduate confident and ready for the job market.

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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Locations

McKechnie Street, St Albans 3021

Entry Requirements

You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 70.25 or equivalent.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

  • Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
  • an Australian or overseas equivalent or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB).

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

SUBJECT ADJUSTMENTS

A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, English other than EAL, Health And Human Development, any Mathematics, Physics or Psychology equals 5 aggregate points per study. A study score of 30 in English (EAL) equals 5 aggregate points. Overall maximum of 20 points.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).

OR:

Completion of the Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport.

PLUS:

Three years (minimum) work/life experience in Health Sciences of similar.

AND:

Provide a Personal Statement.

Applicants with higher education study

Completion of at least one semester of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent).

Applicants with work & life experience

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago.

PLUS:

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English.

AND:

Provide a Personal Statement.

Course fees

Course fee

$27,942

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This course will prepare you for the following roles.

About Victoria University

Victoria University is one of only six universities in Australia to offer courses in both TAFE and higher education. From certificates to diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses, you can begin your studies at any point and pathway between courses to achieve your goals, regardless of your starting point.

Operating since

1996

Legal name

Victoria University

RTO code

3113

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