Here is the ATAR score that you will need to study paramedicine for each university in Queensland. Paramedicine is an intense and demanding field filled with both anatomy and physiology as well as the intricacies and art of patient care. The degree is also somewhat competitive due to high demand from many students across the state and country, with many using it as an ideal stepping stone to medicine. Overall, entry requirements for paramedicine can vary considerably between universities across the state.
As a result, it can be difficult to state a definitive score for entry, though in general you should aim for an ATAR between 75 and 97.55.
As you can see, this is a large range so below we’ve broken down the ATAR score requirements you’ll need to study paramedicine in Queensland for each university. The most common undergraduate paramedicine degrees are the Bachelor of Paramedic Science and the Bachelor of Paramedicine.
QUT ATAR For Paramedicine
If you want to study paramedicine at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), you will need a strong ATAR. QUT offers the Bachelor of Paramedic Science to school leavers which is 3 years in duration. QUT’s paramedicine degree was the first course in Queensland in paramedic science, and it has a strong emphasis on clinical experience with placements beginning in the first year of the degree. Here are the ATAR scores required for paramedicine at QUT:
Bachelor of Paramedic Science
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.75 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 92.25 | 93.85 |
| Lowest: | 79.40 | 88.05 |
The median unadjusted ATAR needed for entry into QUT’s Bachelor of Paramedic Science was 92.25 in 2022. We recommend aiming for this goal, or above it, to ensure you have the best chance of gaining admission into QUT’s Bachelor of Paramedic Science as selection ranks continue to change each year. QUT offers several adjustment schemes and bonus points, and the lowest adjusted ATAR accepted was 88.05. You can receive 2 bonus points for studying Specialist Maths, 2 for Physics, 2 for Aerospace Systems or Engineering, and 2 for a language other than English. Read more here.
Griffith ATAR For Paramedicine
Griffith University offers a 3-year Bachelor of Paramedicine degree at its Gold Coast campus. Griffith includes what they refer to as work-integrated learning activities (or clinical placements) into the degree which integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. Clinical placements begin in year one and continue for the duration of the degree. Here are the ATAR scores needed to study paramedicine at Griffith in 2022:
Bachelor of Paramedicine (Gold Coast)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 99.90 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 95.80 | 99.95 |
| Lowest: | 89.55 | 97.55 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into Griffith’s Bachelor of Paramedicine at their Gold Coast campus was 95.80. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study paramedicine at Griffith Gold Coast. In 2022, the lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 97.55. Griffith offers adjustment points for several subjects including Specialist Maths, Chemistry and Physics. You can read more here.
ACU ATAR For Paramedicine
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) offers a 3-year Bachelor of Paramedicine degree at its Brisbane campus. Entry remains competitive, and the ATAR score required is similar to QUT’s. Here are the scores to study paramedicine at ACU in 2022:
Bachelor of Paramedicine
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 98.75 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 83.20 | 91.85 |
| Lowest: | 74.25 | 83.85 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into ACU’s Bachelor of Paramedicine in Brisbane was 83.20. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study paramedicine at ACU. In 2022, students were accepted into this degree if they achieved an adjusted ATAR of 83.85 or above at ACU’s Brisbane campus. Like the other universities, ACU offers adjustment points for several subjects and other factors which you can read about here.
USQ Paramedicine
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) offers a Bachelor of Paramedicine degree at their Ipswich campus. The duration of 3 years matches the other degrees from the universities above. This degree was offered at the University of Queensland though it transferred to USQ in 2015. Entry remains competitive, though the ATAR score required tends to be on the lower end. Here are the scores to study paramedicine at USQ Ipswich in 2022:
Bachelor of Paramedicine
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 91.75 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 82.00 | 82.00 |
| Lowest: | 75.00 | 75.00 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into USQ’s Bachelor of Paramedicine was 82.00. You should aim to meet or surpass this if your goal is to study paramedicine at USQ. Like the other universities, USQ offers adjustment points for several subjects and other factors which you can read about here. In 2022, the lowest adjusted ATAR to achieve a spot in their Bachelor of Paramedicine was 75.00.
USC ATAR For Paramedicine
The University of the Sunshine Coast’s Bachelor of Paramedicine degree is another popular choice for prospective paramedics from Queensland and requires a competitive ATAR score. The degree is the same length as the others we’ve seen with a 3.3 year full-time duration. Here are the ATAR scores needed to study paramedicine at the University of the Sunshine Coast:
Bachelor of Paramedicine
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 97.10 | 99.95 |
| Median: | 87.50 | 90.85 |
| Lowest: | 80.95 | 85.20 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into USC’s Bachelor of Paramedicine was 87.50 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study paramedicine at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Like the other universities, USC has an adjustment scheme which you can read about here. The lowest adjusted ATAR a student achieved for entry into USC’s paramedicine degree was 85.20.
CQU Paramedicine
Central Queensland University (CQU), located in Cairns, offers a Bachelor of Paramedic Science degree and is another popular choice for prospective paramedics from Queensland. Like the other degrees we have seen, this one is 3 years full-time in duration. Here are the ATAR scores to study paramedicine at Central Queensland University:
Bachelor of Paramedic Science (Cairns Campus)
| Without Adjustments | With Adjustments | |
| Highest: | 87.20 | 89.75 |
| Median: | 82.90 | 86.90 |
| Lowest: | 77.70 | 81.70 |
The median unadjusted ATAR for admission into CQU’s Bachelor of Paramedic Science was 82.90 which you should aim to meet or surpass if your goal is to study paramedicine at CQU. The lowest adjusted ATAR to gain admission was 81.79. You can read about their adjustment scheme here.
Conclusion
Paramedicine is an intense, fast-paced degree and career choice, and it can be difficult to gain entry from high school. Nonetheless, a career as a paramedic is incredibly rewarding and well worth the effort to achieve. While paramedicine is one of the more difficult degrees to gain entry into from high school, it is still definitely achievable. If you’re considering studying paramedicine, our advice is to not get too caught up on the ATAR cutoffs and requirements. At the end of the day, your goal in Year 12 should be to get the best possible ATAR that you can achieve. This will give you the best chance of getting into a paramedicine degree (or any degree) of your choice. To estimate your ATAR, check out our ATAR Calculator.
Even if you don’t achieve the required ATAR, you can still definitely study paramedicine and achieve your goal of becoming a paramedic. Many students opt to undertake an undergraduate ‘bridging’ course before aiming to enter into a paramedicine degree via postgraduate entry pathways. Another option is to complete a diploma that may shorten your degree or improve your chances of acceptance.
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