Bachelor of Paramedicine
Program code
1533
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$9,000.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1
Prerequisites
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
Assumed knowledge
- English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
For the award of Bachelor of Paramedicine (BParamed), you must successfully complete 240 credit points as specified in the course list.
Progression requirements
You must successfully complete:
- All medical and work-related fitness tests (at your own expense) by the end of the first trimester in Year 1.
- All documentation required for clinical placement by the end of the first trimester in Year 1.
- Professional experience, clinical experience/placement and other mandatory requirements (courses or components of courses incorporating clinical experience or other mandatory components need to be satisfactorily completed to satisfy degree requirements even though the overall performance would otherwise qualify the student to graduate).
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The courses listed below are designated for the purposes of the Academic Standing, Progression and Exclusion Policy. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 3 | 1801MED | Applied Paramedic Clinical Placement 1 | 10 |
| Tri 3 | 2801MED | Work Integrated Learning 2 | 10 |
| Tri 1 | 3801MED | Applied Paramedic Clinical Placement 2 | 10 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.