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Diploma in Paramedic Science

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Jul 2025

Campus

City Campus

Summary

The Diploma in Paramedic Science is for students who want a career in pre-hospital emergency healthcare, primarily in an ambulance setting.

Entry criteria

Minimum entry requirements If you have New Zealand qualifications
  • Completion of Year 12
  • Must be capable of meeting the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (HPCA Act) and Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance
  • Must be 18 years or older by the first day of semester
  • Minimum requirement of a learner drivers licence to apply

Places are limited. Preference will be given to applicants with the highest rank scores or evidence of accomplishments in the relevant field.

If you have qualifications from another country

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English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

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