Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) [For Working or Volunteering Paramedics]
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
If you are currently working or volunteering for an ambulance service and hold an Authority to Practice at a minimum of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level, this programme provides a pathway to develop the knowledge, skills and clinical capability required for paramedic practice and professional registration.
Programme outline
The Flexible Learning Strand (FLS) is designed for ambulance professionals who want to advance their careers while continuing to work. You will need to apply for credit recognition to determine the appropriate entry point into the programme based on your existing qualifications and experience.
You can choose to study full-time or part-time, with up to six years to complete the degree. To ensure a strong foundation for learning, each year of the programme must be completed before progressing to the next.
Programme structure
Our programme combines academic study with practical application, allowing you to immediately apply new knowledge and skills in your workplace. Learning includes:
- Online course delivery for flexible study
- Compulsory block courses featuring simulation-based learning
- Practical experiences that connect theory to real-world paramedic practice
This blend of learning ensures you graduate with the confidence and competence required for contemporary paramedic practice.
Entry requirements
You will need to provide evidence of your New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) and a Letter of Support from your ambulance service or employer.
International students
Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.5 in each band
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.
About the provider
Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of
vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning
our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging
people, place, culture, and values.
Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all.
More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job. We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals.
We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.
Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.