Bachelor of
Paramedicine (Northern Territory)

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Entry requirements

Key information

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Required ATAR for 2025 entry

70

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STAT

Yes

GPA

Yes

TAFE/VET

Yes

Pathway options

Medical Science | Public Health

Prerequisites

None

Duration

3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Start dates

March

Annual fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

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Assumed
knowledge

None

Practical
experience

Available

Study abroad

NA

Delivery mode*

Darwin. Online - plus placement/intensive.

SATAC

244975

*This course is only available to applicants eligible under the remote and outer regional sub-quota, Indigenous sub-quota and/or the St John Ambulance Australia (NT) sub-quota.

^Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

Our Bachelor of Paramedicine equips you with the skills and knowledge to respond to medical emergencies and save lives. Join the front line of healthcare and turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding career.

Paramedicine is one of Australia's fastest-growing careers

With job growth projected at up to 20% over the next five years (Jobs and Skills Australia), paramedicine offers strong employment prospects. You’ll be studying towards an amazing career as a Paramedic.

Salary

$125K

typical salary in Australia

Jobs growth

20%

5-year projection

Paramedic

Paramedics provide emergency and non-emergency care, delivering rapid response and vital support to individuals and communities. Working in dynamic, often high-pressure environments, they collaborate closely with other health and emergency services to ensure timely, effective patient care.

In the Northern Territory, paramedics face unique challenges, including extreme weather, remote locations, and a diverse population, requiring adaptive thinking and strong cultural awareness.

Paramedic skills are in demand across a variety of settings, including ambulance services, aeromedicine, mining, military, remote sites, and internationally.

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, Seek Australia, 2025

What will you study to start your career in paramedicine?

You'll learn to provide high-quality care in emergency situations, develop critical thinking skills, and work effectively as part of a healthcare team.

The theoretical content of this course is delivered online and can be accessed anywhere within the Northern Territory with internet coverage, however the clinical skills and practical education will be delivered by practical workshop intensives held in Darwin. This will require students to spend up to 1 or 2 weeks in Darwin each semester.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

In your first year, you'll learn the basics of human anatomy, medical terminology, and basic life support.

Year 1 - Core topics

In your first year you'll cover the following topics. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Human Physiology
Indigenous Health and Cultural Safety
Traumatic Emergencies
Medical Emergencies
Health and Social Care in Australia

In your second year, you'll study core topics and your choice of two option topics. You'll also get hands-on experience with placement opportunities and build industry connections.

Year 2 - Core topics

In your second year, you’ll focus on the topics listed below. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Health Psychology
Social Analysis of Health
Pathophysiology
Paramedic Practice

In your third year, you'll focus on intensive care paramedicine, advanced trauma life support, and paediatric and obstetric emergencies. You'll also develop leadership skills and conduct research in paramedicine.

Year 3 - Core topics

During your third year, you’ll explore the following subjects. For exact topic information, visit the course Handbook.

Clinical Assessment
Decision Making in Paramedic Practice
Mental Health
Pharmacology
Research Fundamentals

View inherent requirements for Paramedicine courses

Accreditation or Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Paramedicine Board of Australia, in accordance with the 2020 accreditation standards for paramedicine as stipulated by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, for registration as a paramedic in Australia.

St John Volunteer Pathway

An annual sub quota of up to five places is available specifically for St John Ambulance Australia (NT) volunteers.

To be eligible, you must have volunteered with St John Ambulance Australia (NT) for at least 18 months, completing a minimum of 60 hours per year. You must also meet Flinders University’s entry requirements, including a VET Certificate III (or higher) in the Health Training Package from St John Ambulance Australia.

Learn more about the Volunteer Pathway

Gain a competitive edge in paramedicine and develop your research and critical thinking skills with Honours.

Throughout the Honours year, you'll engage in advanced coursework and research, developing skills that will set you apart in the field of paramedicine. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with experienced research mentors, gaining valuable insights and experience in conducting scholarly research.

Learn more about Honours

Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest industry and is projected to have strong employment growth through to May 2033.

(Jobs and Skills Australia 2024).

No.3 in SA
in Health Services & Support for full-time employment, learner engagement

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate))

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Discover more about Flinders University’s Bachelor of Paramedicine (Northern Territory).

Study Paramedicine at Flinders NT

Learn how Flinders University in the Northern Territory supports students with hands-on training and a close-knit community in a truly distinctive setting.

“I really enjoy the placement experiences throughout the degree – they’re hands-on and give you a real sense of what it’s like to work as a paramedic.”

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Learn from the experts.

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Discipline Lead
Andrew Makkink

Andrew is the Paramedicine Discipline Group Lead at Flinders University. He has a background in public, private, and remote healthcare settings in South Africa and Australia. Andrew holds a PhD in Emergency Medicine, with research focused on improving patient handover between paramedics and emergency departments. His passion lies in paramedic education, particularly simulation-based teaching and assessment.

Course Coordinator
Shannon Macfarlane

Shannon is a Senior Lecturer in Paramedicine at Flinders University and an active frontline paramedic with SA Ambulance Service. She is pursuing a PhD in academic coaching for paramedic students and is passionate about reflective practice and lifelong learning. Shannon coordinates and teaches key paramedicine topics, supporting students in their transition to the profession.

Senior Lecturer
James Pearce

James is a Senior Lecturer and the Course Coordinator for the Bachelor of Paramedicine (Honours) program. He is a registered paramedic, educator, and researcher with frontline experience at SA and NSW Ambulance. James has taught paramedicine, nursing, and medicine across multiple universities and is a Fellow of both the Australasian College of Paramedicine. He continues to work clinically while supporting students in their academic and professional development.

Connect with industry.

By collaborating with these esteemed organisations, you'll gain valuable insights and practical experience, preparing you for a successful career in paramedicine both in Australia and internationally.

Gain real-world experience

Perform approximately 300 hours of emergency ambulance placements to consolidate your clinical and theoretical knowledge in real-life situations.

Placements are completed with local teams in your home town, including Darwin, Alice Springs, and Katherine. Arrangements can also be made for students in Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek, or other remote communities.

Practical experience requirement

All Flinders University pre-service teachers must obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) from the Department for Human Service (DHS) Screening Unit and a Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect: Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) from a registered provider before undertaking their professional experience placements.

“In Alice [Springs], I can access the equipment and kits required to practice our clinical skills. Placement with St John Emergency Ambulance is also done locally, where we work alongside paramedics.”

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Bachelor of Paramedicine, NT

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Frequently asked questions.

Over the years, many questions have been asked by students before. For the quickest answers view our frequently asked questions or browse the full list @ Ask Flinders.

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What is the delivery mode and structure of the Bachelor of Paramedicine (NT)?

The course spans three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) and combines online theoretical learning with intensive, in-person practical workshops held in Darwin for up to 1–2 weeks each semester.

Is this course accredited for paramedic registration?

Yes, this is an AHPRA-approved program, accredited by the Paramedicine Board of Australia, allowing graduates to apply for initial professional registration as a paramedic.

What types of work placements are included?

The degree includes around 300 hours of emergency ambulance placements. These are typically arranged in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, or other remote regions, depending on where the student resides.

Can this degree lead to a career in medicine?

Completion of the Bachelor of Paramedicine NT is a recognised pathway* course that prepares students for medical studies and provides eligibility for a reserved sub-quota for Flinders graduates, which can increase your chances of securing a place in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) within the NTMP.

*Please note: While it's a pathway, it is not a guaranteed direct entry. You will still need to meet the admission requirements for the Doctor of Medicine program to enter the NTMP.

Are there special admission pathways or quotas?

Yes. There are sub-quotas for remote/outer regional applicants, Indigenous applicants, and St John NT volunteers. For example, St John volunteers must have at least 18 months of experience and meet additional qualification requirements.

How do I apply?

Applications are completed via SATAC
Visit: satac.edu.au

Remote and outer regional sub-quotas

Indigenous subquota

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) volunteers

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	99.40	99.95
Median rank to receive an offer	73.35	77.78
Lowest rank to receive an offer	57.75	65.50

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2024)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	46	34%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	11	8%
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	37	28%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	2
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	17	13%
International Students	18	13%
All students	134	100%

Bachelor of
Paramedicine (Northern Territory)

Entry requirements

Key information

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

Paramedicine is one of Australia's fastest-growing careers

Paramedic

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, Seek Australia, 2025

What will you study to start your career in paramedicine?

Year 1 - Core topics

Year 2 - Core topics

Year 3 - Core topics

Accreditation or Professional Recognition

St John Volunteer Pathway

Gain a competitive edge in paramedicine and develop your research and critical thinking skills with Honours.

Get inspired.

Need support?

Student clubs

Campus facilities

Learn from the experts.

Connect with industry.

Gain real-world experience

Apply via SATAC

Frequently asked questions.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

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Bachelor of Paramedicine (Northern Territory)

Entry requirements

Key information

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives?

Paramedicine is one of Australia's fastest-growing careers

Paramedic

Sources: Jobs and Skills Australia, Seek Australia, 2025

What will you study to start your career in paramedicine?

Year 1 - Core topics

Year 2 - Core topics

Year 3 - Core topics

Accreditation or Professional Recognition

St John Volunteer Pathway

Gain a competitive edge in paramedicine and develop your research and critical thinking skills with Honours.

Get inspired.

Need support?

Student clubs

Campus facilities

Learn from the experts.

Connect with industry.

Gain real-world experience

Apply via SATAC

Frequently asked questions.

Notes: <5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

Notes: <5 – the number of students is less than 5 N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

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Bachelor of
Paramedicine (Northern Territory)

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students