Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedic Science (HL19)

About the course

This double degree combines nursing and paramedic science to prepare you for clinical practice across hospital and pre-hospital settings. You’ll build knowledge in health assessment, professional practice and culturally safe care, alongside foundations of paramedicine and clinical placements. Study is delivered at Kelvin Grove with a structured semester-by-semester study plan. This is a Bachelor-level program in nursing and paramedic science. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue careers across acute care, community health and emergency medical services, applying skills in patient assessment, clinical decision-making and coordinated care. The combined qualification supports pathways in nursing roles and paramedicine-related practice, including work with ambulance services and healthcare providers. This is a Bachelor-level preparation for professional practice in nursing and paramedic science. Preparing graduates for nursing, allied health, and community care professional registration and graduate roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)