Bachelor of Paramedicine (53X)

ELIGIBILITY – STANDARD ENTRY

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (completed in the past two years)

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. This is a new course for 2021. We anticipate that the lowest ATAR that will receive an offer for this course in 2021 will be 75.00.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Completed a course at university Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
• Completed at least four units of study (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points) of a course at university diploma level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made

Domestic Applicants Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Diploma of Nursing (the approved program of study for enrolled nurses) or Diploma of Paramedical Science.

ELIGIBILITY - CONVERSION PATHWAY

This conversion pathway is only available to practicing paramedics and Australian Defence Force Medics. All other applicants are encouraged to consider applying via the Bachelor of Paramedicine standard entry, which is open to applicants from all educational backgrounds.

To be eligible for an offer in the Bachelor of Paramedicine (Conversion Pathway) you must:

• Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Paramedical Science, or an equivalent qualification; and
• Provide a statement from your employer confirming your current employment as a paramedic or Australian Defence Force Medic (ADFMC) or Ambulance Community Officer with Ambulance Victoria.; and
• Have current AHPRA registration in paramedicine without conditions or notations. Note, Australian Defence Force applicants and applicants employed as Ambulance Community Officers with Ambulance Victoria are exempt from this requirement.

International qualifications

If you have an international qualification this will need to be assessed by an Australian Registered Training Organisation to determine, through a recognition of prior learning assessment, whether or not your qualification is equivalent to an AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma. Further information about the recognition of prior learning process and a list of Registered Training Organisations who may be able to undertake the assessment are available from the myskills website.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

SAFETY IN PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS

Standard entry into this course includes compulsory work placements. All students must meet the course’s Safety in Practice Requirements before their first placement. The safety in practice requirements are completed separately to the course admission application.

This course is not available to international students. Please see our international page for courses that are offered to international students.

Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.

This course does not currently articulate with other courses. 

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.