Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)

About the course

This degree prepares you for professional paramedic practice as a first responder in unpredictable, high-pressure situations. You’ll build clinical decision-making and communication skills through substantial workplace placements with WA healthcare providers and realistic on-campus simulation training. Teaching is led by AHPRA-registered practitioners with on-road experience, emphasising ethical and safe practice across public health, social, cultural and clinical contexts in this Bachelor-level paramedical science program.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to seek employment as paramedics and ambulance service clinicians, supporting emergency and urgent care in community and pre-hospital settings. The course develops capabilities in patient assessment, pre-hospital diagnostics, safe clinical practice and teamwork for frontline response roles. It also provides a foundation for later postgraduate specialisation pathways such as critical care, extended care, or disaster and emergency response within this Bachelor-level health sciences discipline.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)