ObjectivesA multidisciplinary course consisting of a major Study in Paramedical Science. Other areas of study include Anatomy, Physiology, and Paramedical practice.
Entry requirementsMinimum admission requirements apply to enter this course. Special admission requirements Applicants must satisfy the requirements of St John Ambulance available from www.ambulance.net.au.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Paramedic Practitioner
This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This course requires 360 credit points (24 units) to complete. The first year only may be completed in full or part-time mode.
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
NSP1103 Communication in Nursing 15
NNT1105 Indigenous and Cultural Perspectives in Nursing and Health 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
NST2106 Mental Health Problems and Disorders 15
Semester 2
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
HST2205 Social Environment 15
SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology 15
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
Year Two
Unit Description Points Semester 1
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
SCH1102 Introduction to Paramedical Practice 15
SCH2201 Foundations of Paramedical Practice 1 15
SCH2210 Foundations of Paramedical Practice 2 15
Semester 2
SCH2205 Clinical Practicum 1 15
SCH2206 Pre Hospital Case Studies 15
SCH2204 Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues 15
SCH2209 Theory of Paramedical Practice 1 15
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SCH2224 Clinical Practicum 2 (Hospital Practice) 15
NNS3202 Paediatrics 15
NNS3203 Obstetrics 15
SCH3224 Clinical Practicum 3 15
Semester 2
HST3206 Major Incident and Disaster Management 15
SCH3209 Theory of Paramedical Practice 2 15
SCH3214 Clinical Practicum 5 15
HST2122 Health Research Methodology 15