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Bachelor of Paramedicine
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Degree for paramedics with an optional honours thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Paramedicine
- Solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: 120 semester hours (20 courses
- Honours 126). Courses include cell
- Molecular biology.
Career outcomes
- Advanced practice and health care leadership
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- 120 Semester hours (20 courses
- Honours 126). Courses include cell and molecular biology
- Microbiology
- Medical microbiology
- Health promotion planning and evaluation
- Disaster medicine and crisis response
- Evidence-based clinical practice and current issues in paramedicine. Optional Honours thesis (PARA 4900).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and course-specific prerequisites where required.
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Recognised secondary qualification, Relevant pathway qualification
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Passport
- Course-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Choose the course
- Collect academic and English documents
- Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
- Receive and accept the offer
- Pay the international fee deposit
- Arrange a student visa and enrol.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,600 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,300 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | St Albans Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sport, Health and Engineering |
| Department | Health & Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | VU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
85 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,600 AUD per year. The application fee is $75 AUD. The deposit is $20,300 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.

