Paramedicine (with specialisations) Charles Sturt University

Overview

The Master of  Paramedicine (with specialisations)  provides a high level of knowledge and skills to prepare you for advanced care roles within paramedicine. 

As paramedicine moves towards professional registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a degree from Charles Sturt University will ensure you start your career with the best possible qualification.

Charles Sturt University was Australia's first provider of a paramedicine degree and has a proud history of producing high-quality paramedicine graduates with excellent employment outcomes. Throughout the course, you'll learn from academics who are international leaders, bringing diverse overseas experiences to the curriculum, while also maintaining close ties with the largest ambulance service in Australia, NSW Ambulance.  

Study your paramedicine degree online for maximum flexibility, giving you the opportunity to combine work and study. The course also include a residential school and an external practicum, where you'll further develop your skills and gain additional hands-on experience.

As well as expanding your clinical skills, this paramedicine degree builds your research capacity. You'll study two research subjects and have the opportunity to conduct an original research project.

Career opportunities

Your Master of Paramedicine (with specialisations) can open doors to employment opportunities across Australia and internationally. Depending on the specialisation you study, you could find a role as a critical care paramedic, intensive care paramedic, mobile intensive care ambulance paramedic, extended care paramedic or community paramedic.

You could also consider specialist roles in leadership, research or education, and other positions beyond the scope of traditional paramedic practice.