Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C); One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3&4, C).
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.
The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to these programs are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0
OR a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22)
OR no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 58.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
A limited number of places for International students will be available in the Bachelor of Paramedicine program from 2018.
You will be prepared to work as a paramedic in a range of traditional and non-traditional settings. You will gain clinical decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and will learn about human body systems, paramedic practice, emergency treatment of disease and response to trauma.
You will also develop strong practical skills through clinical simulation delivered through Griffith's extensive range of simulation facilities and will complete a range of clinical placements to enhance your professional practice.
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
CRICOS CODE: 094591E
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Introduction to Paramedic Practice - 1811MED
Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan - 1804NRS
Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Expanding Paramedic Practice - 1812MED
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Work Integrated Learning 1 - 1801MED
Science of Infection Control - 3001MSC
Year 2
You must complete the following courses:
Medical and Toxicological Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2814MED
Cardiac Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2811MED
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare - 2805NRS
Public Health Research Methods - 2214MED
Respiratory Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2812MED
Trauma and Environmental Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 2820MED
Pharmacology - 2018PHM
Work Integrated Learning 2 - 2801MED
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Work Integrated Learning 3 - 3801MED
Major Incident Management in Paramedic Practice - 3811MED
Mental Health Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 3810MED
Maternal and Neonatal Conditions in Paramedic Practice - 3820MED
Integrated Care within Paramedic Practice - 3830MED
Transition to Paramedic Practice (Capstone) - 3840MED
Graduates of this degree will be able to apply for employment as a graduate level paramedic within Australia (following registration) and a number of other countries. Other careers areas may also include the military, mining and other commercial paramedic opportunities.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
