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- Gain extensive experience with Queensland Ambulance Service – first placement begins in first year.
- Study anatomy and physiology of the human body, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical practice.
- Participate in scenario-based training alongside other emergency service providers.
- For health graduates: consider the Bachelor of Paramedic Science – Graduate Entry.
Highlights
- Gain extensive experience with Queensland Ambulance Service – first placement begins in first year.
- Study anatomy and physiology of the human body, pathology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and clinical practice.
- Participate in scenario-based training alongside other emergency service providers.
- For health graduates: consider the Bachelor of Paramedic Science – Graduate Entry.
Why choose this course?
This course was Queensland’s first degree in paramedic science and our established partnerships ensure you will complete extensive placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS).
Our staff are experienced paramedics and allied health professionals and will give you first-hand knowledge of the profession through case studies and personal experiences.
On campus, you will learn in facilities that feature life-sized ambulance simulators, human patient simulators, and multi-casualty sites that imitate a building collapse, car accident or explosion. You will develop an appreciation of anatomical variability, pathology and effective medical communication with the opportunity to work with human donor material.
Real-world learning
Your first clinical placement begins at the end of your first year of study. We offer placements in metropolitan and regional centres throughout Queensland, as well as opportunities to travel overseas and work on shift with paramedics in other ambulance services. In recent years our students have travelled to China, the United Kingdom, Vanuatu and the United States.
Our students develop leadership skills and learn how to manage critical situations under pressure with scenario-based training alongside other emergency service providers, including the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service and the Australian Army.
Paramedics provide rapid, emergency medical response and specialised transportation to the community. Each day a paramedic may respond to a number of call outs— not all of which will be emergencies. A paramedic’s work also consists of non-life threatening cases, transporting elderly patients and patients who have scheduled hospital treatments.
Work Integrated Learning
Throughout this course, you will be required to complete approximately 19 weeks (760 hours) of Work Integrated Learning placement.
Inherent requirements
There are some essential skills and abilities that you need in order to meet the core learning outcomes of your course or unit and for you to succeed in your career when you graduate.
Find out more about the inherent requirements for paramedic science.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates may be employed as an ambulance paramedic with the QAS, and national and international agencies. They may complete further study for a career as a critical care paramedic or for careers in health service management, public health, or emergency and disaster management.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities and graduates are eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Paramedicine.
Upon completion of this course, graduates are required to register with the Paramedicine Board of Australia to be legally eligible to practise as a paramedic in Australia. See the Paramedicine Board of Australia website for further details.
Requirements for professional registration may change from time to time, students and prospective students should contact Ahpra to confirm registration requirements.
Possible careers
- Paramedic
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2027 fees
2027: CSP $9,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2027 fees
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $9,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
2026 fees
2026: $44,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
Supports national-level athletes from recognised sporting pathways.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence