University of Notre Dame Australia
Master of Paramedicine
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Prepare for professional paramedicine practice through blended learning, clinical skills training and 600 hours of work integrated learning across a range of healthcare settings.
Course overview
The Master of Paramedicine from The University of Notre Dame Australia is a graduate-entry program designed for graduates with a relevant health or biomedical background who are seeking to enter the paramedicine profession. Delivered through blended learning over two years full-time (or the equivalent part-time), the program combines online learning, clinical skills training and workplace learning to prepare students for contemporary paramedicine practice.
Throughout the program, you will develop knowledge in clinical assessment, clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, professional and ethical practice, research methods, communication and interprofessional collaboration. Learning is supported by 600 hours of Work Integrated Learning, incorporating clinical placements, workplace supervision, workplace-based assessments and on-campus clinical skills intensive sessions that prepare students for professional practice across a range of healthcare environments.
Aligned with the Professional Capabilities for Registered Paramedics and the legislative framework governing paramedic practice in Australia, the program integrates evidence-based learning, clinical skills development and extensive work-integrated learning to support safe, contemporary paramedicine practice
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
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What you will study
To earn the Master of Paramedicine, you must successfully complete units totalling 425 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 25 credit points.
Core units
- Professional Practice 1
- Clinical Science 1
- Health Science 1
- Work Integrated Learning 1
- Research Methods in Health
- Clinical Science 2
- Health Science 2
- Work Integrated Learning 2
- Ethical Issues in Professional Life
- Professional Practice 2
- Clinical Science 3
- Health Science 3
- Work Integrated Learning 3
- Professional Practice 3
- Clinical Science 4
- Health Science 4
- Work Integrated Learning 4
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission. The admission requirements are detailed in the University’s Policy: Admissions.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Paramedicine, applicants must also meet one of the following specific requirements:
- A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent) and registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- A Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
- A bachelor's degree in Human Anatomy and Physiology and Human Pathophysiology (equivalent to at least 25 credit points in each subject area).
- A graduate degree in Human Anatomy and Physiology and Human Pathophysiology (equivalent to at least 25 credit points in each subject area).
Clinical Placements
To attend clinical placements, you need to complete and submit all of the required health and legal checks, including immunisations. The costs of these are the student's responsibility and may vary. Please note that travel will be involved; students are responsible for travel, accommodation and living expenses.
Health and Legal Requirements
Before undertaking placements, students must provide the following certificates which must remain current for the duration of the program. Students are responsible for the associated costs of these requirements:
- National Police Records Check
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Department of Health Criminal Clearance
- Provide First Aid qualification (HLTAID011 or equivalent)
- Follow safe work practices for direct client care (HLTWHS002) OR a current manual handling in healthcare certificate (must be completed in the year the program is commenced and maintained current throughout the program of study).
- Principles of Infection Prevention and Control module and 5 moments of hand hygiene certificate
- Undertake mask fit testing as per health guidelines
- Comply with all of the required immunisations.
- Medical and physical capacity testing with a third party provider (for Victorian based emergency ambulance placements)
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master of Paramedicine, graduates will be able to:
- Implement safe clinical and cultural paramedic practice as determined by the paramedicine board’s standard of safe practice, integrating advanced theoretical knowledge, practical proficiency and cognitive skills.
- Implement safe paramedic procedures and practices as determined by industry protocols and procedures.
- Apply professional and ethical virtues of practice in understanding the social and cultural determinants of health through clinical and professional application.
- Exhibit reflective and professional practice with a focus on futureproofing, sustainability and advancement of the profession.
- Critically analyse and interpret the broad scope of paramedic practice with an emphasis on whole-system thinking and the synthesis of complex theories of practice.
- Incorporate teamwork, communication and inter-professional collaborative skills into practice through clinical competency and meta-cognition.
- Apply advancements in practice and foster growth within the profession of paramedicine with the application of evidence-based practice principles, as well as research methodologies.
Career outcomes
It’s an exciting time for paramedicine, as a fast-evolving health profession. The University of Notre Dame Master of Paramedicine program is an entry-to-practice program aiming to develop paramedics in the future.
Future career opportunities may include:
- Working in out-of-hospital emergency health care
- Emergency Ambulance Services in Australia
- International organisations
- Patient transport
- Health care on mine sites, from preventative medicine to acute trauma care.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $20,264 (Commonwealth Supported Place).
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.