This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in paramedic pre-hospital care.

The research skills developed within the program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment in the public or private sectors. The program will also provide the necessary preparation for entry into a higher degree research program. The multidisciplinary context of the program, involving team-teaching of students and the sharing of coursework and seminar experiences across disciplines will be invaluable to students given the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to researchers and practitioners seeking to understand complex problems in health.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) program is accredited by the Paramedicine Board of Australia.

Graduates of the program will be able to plan and conduct research in pre-hospital care and related disciplines, and therefore will be well-placed for positions in the private, not for profit, and public sectors. In addition, graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to higher degree research programs, thereby preparing them for high level research careers.