Begin a challenging and rewarding career as a paramedic with a Bachelor of Paramedicine from VU.

Gain the skills, knowledge and techniques to treat patients in out-of-hospital care. You'll graduate from the Bachelor of Paramedicine able to manage all aspects of the needs of paramedic patients (physical, psychological, social).

This course will prepare you to be sensitive to issues in diverse communities and treat patients accordingly.

Our paramedicine degree is held in very high regard in the industry for its hands-on approach. You will learn through practical scenarios and clinical placements, and also gain a solid understanding of theory.

VU graduates are compassionate and highly capable professionals. Studying at VU will prepare you for the real world of emergency health.

Working as a paramedic is demanding but rewarding. Paramedicine is a competitive sector. VU graduates have the practical skills, knowledge and personal attributes to gain employment in this field.

Potential employers include:

• ambulance services worldwide
• rural and remote paramedic practice
• non-emergency patient transport.

Employment for ambulance officers and paramedics to 2020 is expected to grow strongly. You’ll also have work opportunities interstate and overseas. Many of our graduates have secured positions in countries such as the United Kingdom.

Example job titles include:

• paramedic
• air ambulance paramedic
• ambulance community officer
• clinical instructor
• MICA paramedic.

Salary for paramedics

A first year paramedic in Victoria can expect a salary of $58,348.

Although it varies by state, the average annual salary of an ambulance officer or paramedic in Australia is $71,708