Monash University
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3.0F/P
Campus
Peninsula (VIC)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$14,046 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
TBD
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Paramedicine at Monash University in Parkville, Victoria, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
Student life (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
93,159
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
45.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
76.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Paramedicine
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Paramedicine topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Paramedicine
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP).
- International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration.
- Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physics or Psychology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 22 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 6 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 25 in Maths: General Mathematics equals 6 aggregate points.
- Overall maximum of 6 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
- Equity Schemes (SEAS)/Subject adjustments Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score or International Fee Paying applicants (IFP).
- International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration.
- Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physics or Psychology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 22 in Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics equals 6 aggregate points per study.
- A study score of 25 in Maths: General Mathematics equals 6 aggregate points.
- Overall maximum of 6 points.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non-Year 12 Information Applicants must have completed the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent university units.
- Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or above: To be considered, applicants must also complete at least two single units at an Australian higher education institution to satisfy the minimum entry requirements.
- Admission to this course is competitive.
- See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
- Applicants who have completed Year 12 or above: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- To be considered on your tertiary results alone you must complete at least one year of full-time study (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree.
- Admission is competitive.
- See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non-Year 12 Information Graded AQF Diplomas will be considered for entry into this course.
- Admission will be based on academic merit.
- Ungraded (competent/not competent) diplomas will not be considered.
- Qualifications below diploma level will not meet the entry requirements (e.g.
- Cert IV).
- See the Monash Find-A-Course website for further details.
- All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites.
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
- Non Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course and may be eligible for subject adjustments.
- Subject adjustments do not apply to applicants with an unadjusted ATAR below the course eligibility score .
- Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course.
- If you don't meet the published requirements for entry, you may want to consider one of the Pathway options .
- SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
- Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
- For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent). | Current Year 12 graduates Mandatory Compliance checks Commencing students are required to complete a mandatory compliance process that includes police checks, working with children checks and immunisation.
- Information regarding the full requirements are available at Mandatory compliance checks.
- Health Check Ambulance Victoria has stipulated that a medical and fitness examination be completed as a specific pre-requisite for clinical placements with this agency.
- All costs associated with the medical and fitness assessments must be met by the student.
- Details of the physical assessment can be found at: Medical and Fitness test.
- Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Recent Year 12 graduates Mandatory Compliance checks Commencing students are required to complete a mandatory compliance process that includes police checks, working with children checks and immunisation.
- Information regarding the full requirements are available at Mandatory compliance checks.
- Health Check Ambulance Victoria has stipulated that a medical and fitness examination be completed as a specific pre-requisite for clinical placements with this agency.
- All costs associated with the medical and fitness assessments must be met by the student.
- Details of the physical assessment can be found at: Medical and Fitness test.
- Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Applicants with Higher Education study Mandatory Compliance checks Commencing students are required to complete a mandatory compliance process that includes police checks, working with children checks and immunisation.
- Information regarding the full requirements are available at Mandatory compliance checks.
- Health Check Ambulance Victoria has stipulated that a medical and fitness examination be completed as a specific pre-requisite for clinical placements with this agency.
- All costs associated with the medical and fitness assessments must be met by the student.
- Details of the physical assessment can be found at: Medical and Fitness test.
- Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Applicants with VET study Mandatory Compliance checks Commencing students are required to complete a mandatory compliance process that includes police checks, working with children checks and immunisation.
- Information regarding the full requirements are available at Mandatory compliance checks.
- Health Check Ambulance Victoria has stipulated that a medical and fitness examination be completed as a specific pre-requisite for clinical placements with this agency.
- All costs associated with the medical and fitness assessments must be met by the student.
- Details of the physical assessment can be found at: Medical and Fitness test.
- Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
- Applicants with work and life experience Mandatory Compliance checks Commencing students are required to complete a mandatory compliance process that includes police checks, working with children checks and immunisation.
- Information regarding the full requirements are available at Mandatory compliance checks.
- Health Check Ambulance Victoria has stipulated that a medical and fitness examination be completed as a specific pre-requisite for clinical placements with this agency.
- All costs associated with the medical and fitness assessments must be met by the student.
- Details of the physical assessment can be found at: Medical and Fitness test.
- Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .
Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
93,159
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
45%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
Student Life & City (indicative)
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
- Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.
What Students Love
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Diverse international food scene
- Active music scene
University Stats
Total Students93,159
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students45%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
76%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£42,660
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties. Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
- Medicine graduates enter NHS Foundation Year 1 training with provisional GMC registration, progressing through specialty training across 70+ clinical specialties.
- Pathways into research, global health, pharmaceutical medicine and healthcare management are also well-established.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Healthcare
- Engineering
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Tuition (International)Fee not confirmedCheck the university's official fee page Official fee page
Tuition (Home)A$14,046per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Housing£1,078/mo
Food & Groceries£375/mo
Transport£110/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,775
Annual living costs£21,311/yr
Cost Overview (indicative)
Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140). Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.
- Like most major Australian cities, Melbourne carries a moderate-to-high cost of living — expect around $2,248/month (housing $1,365, food $475, transport $140).
- Melbourne's affordability compared to Sydney makes Monash excellent value for a Go8 degree.