School of Paramedicine and Public Safety

Welcome to the University of Tasmania’s School of Paramedicine and Public Safety, where health, safety, and resilience come together.

Our School brings together Paramedicine, Emergency Management, and Policing to prepare professionals who make a real difference in communities. Our work spans immediate, life-saving responses as well as the ongoing management of acute and chronic health conditions, often in complex and resource-limited settings. From frontline clinical care and disaster coordination to community safety and policing practice, we equip people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to complex, evolving challenges across the full continuum of care.

Through innovative teaching, research-driven practice, and hands-on experience, you’ll learn in a supportive environment that values collaboration and impact, locally and globally.

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Join the University of Tasmania’s School of Paramedicine and Public Safety and turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career. Our programs in Paramedicine, Emergency Management and Organisational Resilience, and Policing prepare you to respond when it matters most, whether it’s saving lives, managing crises, or shaping safer communities.

You’ll learn from experienced professionals through hands-on training, innovative teaching, and research-driven practice, gaining the confidence and skills to tackle complex challenges in a rapidly changing world. With strong industry connections and a focus on real-world experience, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact, locally, nationally, and globally.

Our undergraduate courses

Our postgraduate courses

Research

Our School leads innovative, interdisciplinary research that addresses critical challenges in emergency management, policing, and paramedicine.

Through the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies (TILES), the Disaster Resilience Research Group and the newly established National Centre for Training in Emergency Response and Resilience (NCTERR), we deliver research that informs policy, strengthens practice, and improves community outcomes.

Our work spans disaster preparedness, complex decision-making, law enforcement governance, health systems, and clinical research, and is published in leading journals while shaping government policy and industry guidelines.

We welcome proposals for higher degree research, including PhDs and master's, with opportunities for cross-disciplinary projects across law, science, business, health, and more, supported by strong collaborations locally, nationally, and internationally.

Our disciplines

Paramedic research focuses on real problems faced by patients, services, and communities. Students and clinicians can work alongside experienced academics on projects spanning acute and primary care, multi-agency emergency response, and the development of policy and clinical guidelines. Our research is applied, collaborative, and aimed at improving how care is delivered and how health outcomes are achieved in the community.

National Centre for Training in Emergency Response and Resilience (NCTERR)

The University of Tasmania is proud to launch NCTERR, a national initiative dedicated to strengthening Australia’s emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Bringing together research, education, and sector partnerships, the Centre will build workforce capability, foster innovation, and support resilient communities across Tasmania and beyond, with a focus on rural and regional areas.

Through cutting-edge programs and collaboration, NCTERR will play a vital role in shaping the future of emergency management and resilience.

Partnerships

Professor Roberta Julian discusses the partnership between Tasmania Police and the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies.

Our School maintains strong connections with industry, government, and community partners to ensure our research and teaching have real-world impact.

These collaborations span local, national, and international networks, supporting initiatives in law enforcement, emergency management, and health.

Through partnerships with organisations such as emergency services, policing agencies, healthcare providers, and global institutions, we co-create solutions, deliver workforce training, and advance research that shapes policy and practice.

Our facilities

  • Our undergraduate and postgraduate paramedicine courses are delivered at our Sydney and Hobart campuses and online.
  • Our Policing programs are offered online and across four different locations in Tasmania, providing flexibility and access to diverse learning environments.
  • For those interested in Emergency Management, all units are available fully online, supported by dedicated academic staff. This allows you to study from anywhere in Australia while balancing work and life commitments.

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Postal address

University of Tasmania
School of Paramedicine and Public Safety
Sydney Campus
Corner of Church and Glover St
Lilyfield NSW 2040
Australia

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