Bachelor of Paramedicine
Overview
Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, the Bachelor of Paramedicine from Charles Sturt University could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you'll experience a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference to people's lives.
This course is one of the few dedicated paramedicine degrees in New South Wales carrying full accreditation with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and Paramedicine Board of Australia. It can take you from outback Australia to the heart of London, and many places in between.
Career opportunities
Most of our graduates are working as paramedics within a year of graduation, in both advanced and developing countries. And as paramedicine moves toward professional registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a degree with Charles Sturt University will ensure you start your career with the best possible qualifications.
- Pursue roles in Australia or overseas
Paramedicine is a growing global career and your qualifications will enable you to work as a paramedic in emergency, ambulance and out-of-hospital healthcare environments around the world.
- Work within a variety of industries and settings
Employment opportunities include private and event paramedic services, mining and natural resources sector emergency services, defence forces and international paramedic and emergency response services. You may also progress to management or training roles.
- Join NSW Ambulance or other ambulance services
New South Wales Ambulance (NSWA) is a diverse organization, employing more than 4000 people. NSWA is unique in that it offers frontline staff the opportunity to specialize in diverse areas, such as special operations, aeromedical services, snow operations, rapid response, and counter disaster. A career with NSWA offers a range of employment opportunities for advancement and ongoing development.
