Paramedic Practitioner - M6048
Master's degree
Dive into a comprehensive curriculum that extends the boundaries of Paramedic practice, covering both urgent and non-urgent care settings, along with primary healthcare and Community Paramedicine concepts.
Our program offers an exploration of complex clinical scenarios mirroring the challenges faced by advanced practitioners daily. Enhance your clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and autonomous clinical reasoning skills, placing yourself at the forefront of excellence in Paramedicine.
Delve into the realm of advanced clinical assessment and pharmacology with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices and research. Join us on this transformative journey to not just advance your career, but to redefine the standards of Paramedic excellence. Elevate your practice, elevate your impact – with the Master of Paramedic Practitioner.
At a glance
Course Details
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This course is NOT available to students living and studying offshore or International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa. |
Duration |
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Start date |
First semester (February) |
Qualification |
Master of Paramedic Practitioner |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
This course is available to:
- Domestic students
- Holders of an Australia temporary visa (other than a student visa) that has a full study entitlement
This course is NOT available to students living and studying offshore or International Students currently in Australia on a Student Visa.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
- Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Paramedic
- AND a minimum of:
- 2 years full-time equivalent experience in a patient facing extended practice paramedic role; OR
- 5 years full-time equivalent experience as a paramedic in a directly patient facing role, and a paramedicine postgraduate qualification in critical/intensive, urgent or primary care with at least a pass (50%) average.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Applicants are responsible for securing and completing a minimum of 300 hours of supernumerary supervised clinical practice. This practice must be overseen by an approved clinical supervisor who is a Paramedic Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, or Medical Practitioner. Please note that fulfilling this clinical placement is a mandatory requirement for successful completion of the course. Templates for the required documents shown below are available on the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences website.
Applicants must also submit the following documents:
- A curriculum vitae (CV) which details the duration and nature of their work experience as a Paramedic, and includes referee details for verification of work experience, or a statement from the employer to substantiate the duration and nature of employment as a Paramedic.
- Written evidence of organisational support to undertake a minimum of 300 hours of supernumerary supervised clinical practice, with access to appropriate clinical supervision from a Paramedic Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner or Medical Practitioner.
- Evidence of access to appropriate clinical supervision from a Paramedic Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner or Medical Practitioner.
Applicants applying with 2 years full-time equivalent experience in a patient facing extended practice paramedic role must also provide:
- A CV which clearly identifies the duration and nature of that extended practice paramedic role and includes a referee who can verify this experience.
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.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2027 are:
A$33,600
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.