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Master of Critical Care Paramedicine (Online)

Masters.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s course is designed for qualified paramedics seeking advanced capability in critical care and community paramedicine. It builds deeper clinical reasoning, decision-making and critical thinking through study focused on real practice issues. You’ll develop advanced clinical knowledge alongside evidence-based practice and applied research skills to help improve patient care and contribute to service and professional improvement in paramedicine at a master’s level.

Career outcome

Graduates may progress into advanced paramedicine roles that involve higher acuity decision-making and leadership in the field. Typical pathways include critical care paramedic work, community paramedicine roles, and team leader or sole-responder positions in ambulance and related emergency health services. The course’s evidence-based and research focus also supports quality improvement and clinical governance activities within paramedicine at a master’s coursework level. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.

Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$37,800 per year

tick icon Local:

A$10,250 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

1.5 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February, July

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Online

tick icon Course Code

J84

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

tick iconAIMS@JCU SCHOLARSHIPS

A$33,092

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