Bachelor of Paramedicine(Honours)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Application Fee: AUD $100

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 70% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 80 with a minimum of 19 in each section.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 58 with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Monash University offers a range of scholarships to both domestic and international students to help cover the cost of tuition fees, living expenses, and other study-related costs. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, financial need, leadership potential, and other criteria.

Monash International Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in their previous studies. The scholarship provides up to $10,000 per annum for the duration of the student's course.

Monash Asylum Seekers Scholarship: This scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to asylum seekers who are undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate study at Monash University. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees, as well as a range of other study-related expenses.

Monash Equity Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to students who have experienced financial hardship or other forms of disadvantage that have impacted their ability to succeed academically. The scholarship provides up to $6,000 per annum to assist with living expenses and other costs.

Monash Indigenous Scholarship: This scholarship is available to Indigenous students who are undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate study at Monash University. The scholarship provides a range of benefits, including financial assistance, mentoring, and academic support.

Graduates of Monash University’s Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) program are prepared for dynamic and critical roles in emergency medical services, healthcare management, research, education, and specialized paramedic practice. The program equips graduates with advanced clinical skills, leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of pre-hospital emergency care.

Paramedic: Many graduates pursue careers as paramedics, responding to emergency calls, providing on-scene medical care, and transporting patients to hospitals or healthcare facilities. Paramedics assess patient conditions, administer life-saving interventions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to stabilize and treat patients in critical situations.

Critical Care Paramedic: Experienced graduates may specialize as critical care paramedics, providing advanced life support and critical care interventions in complex medical emergencies, trauma cases, or during inter-facility transfers. They collaborate closely with medical specialists to deliver specialized treatments and manage critically ill or injured patients.

Emergency Medical Dispatcher: Graduates with strong communication and organizational skills may work as emergency medical dispatchers, coordinating emergency response efforts, assessing caller needs, and dispatching appropriate resources, including paramedic teams, ambulances, or medical helicopters. They play a crucial role in coordinating timely and efficient emergency medical services.

Paramedic Educator or Trainer: Some graduates pursue careers as paramedic educators or trainers, teaching in paramedicine programs, continuing education courses, or training academies. They develop educational programs, deliver lectures and practical training sessions, and mentor aspiring paramedics to enhance clinical skills, knowledge, and professional competence.

Clinical Researcher in Paramedicine: Graduates interested in advancing paramedicine practice may work as clinical researchers, conducting studies on pre-hospital care interventions, patient outcomes, trauma management, or emergency response protocols. They contribute to evidence-based practice guidelines, publish research findings, and collaborate with healthcare teams to improve paramedic services and patient care.

Healthcare Manager or Administrator: With leadership skills and paramedicine expertise, graduates can pursue management or administrative roles in healthcare organizations, ambulance services, or emergency medical departments. They oversee operational activities, manage budgets, implement quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations to optimize emergency medical service delivery.

Aero-medical Paramedic: Graduates interested in aeromedical services may work as aero-medical paramedics, providing emergency medical care during helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft missions. They respond to remote or inaccessible locations, deliver specialized medical interventions, and collaborate with flight crews and medical specialists to transport critically ill or injured patients to appropriate medical facilities.

Community Paramedic: Graduates may work as community paramedics, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and community health initiatives. They collaborate with healthcare providers, social services, and community organizations to deliver personalized healthcare services, educate community members on health-related topics, and promote wellness and disease prevention.