Diploma in Paramedic Science
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
The Diploma in Paramedic Science is for students who want a career in pre-hospital emergency healthcare, primarily in an ambulance setting.
Entry requirements
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.
About the provider
University should feel like a place you belong – and a place that prepares you for what comes next.
In the heart of Auckland, one of the world’s most connected cities, you’ll study alongside people from more than 100 countries across three modern campuses. Different perspectives aren’t an add-on here – they’re part of everyday life.
Learning at AUT is hands-on from day one. You’ll work on real projects, tackle real challenges and learn how your knowledge holds up beyond the classroom. That’s how confidence grows – through experience, not theory alone.
Our programmes are shaped with industry and global partners, so what you’re learning stays relevant and grounded in the real world. It’s also why our graduates are in demand, in New Zealand and around the world.
If you’re looking for a university that backs your ambition, values who you are and helps you turn knowledge into action, you’ll fit in here.