Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) [For Working or Volunteering Paramedics]
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $7,075 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $22,582 |
About the course
The FLS strand is offered to students that are currently engaged with a recognised New Zealand ambulance service provider and who hold an industry qualification: the New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) and a delegated authority to practice (ATP) at a minimum of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Programme Outline
The Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) degree is delivered in partnership with Wellington Free Ambulance and is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, the Council of Ambulance Authorities and Paramedics Australasia. Graduates may go on to complete postgraduate study.
This programme is delivered by blended learning i.e. online and compulsory block courses. Theory is completed by distance via Moodle (our online learning platform), this will require you to have a computer and internet access at home. Students will also need to be able to study from home should Covid-19 Alert Levels change.
You will need to budget for travel and accommodation for block courses and we strongly recommend that before confirming travel, accommodation and/or placements, you ensure that your study plans have been approved by Whitireia.
As an applied qualification, there is a significant component of practical work. As part of your study, you will complete clinical portfolio, based on your work with the ambulance service you are working or volunteering for. This work may be covered by your normal roster or may require additional emergency ambulance shifts, double or triple-crewed, with an appropriately qualified paramedic or ICP. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange this in consultation with their Line Manager; students can discuss this further with their tutors.
Students applying for FLS need to go through a credit recognition process to determine their point of entry into the programme.
Course Information
Detailed course information (i.e. credit values, hours, aims and learning outcomes) can be found on the links below:
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year One Course Outlines
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year Two Course Outlines
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year Three Course Outlines
Students will be provided with access to online resources including textbooks, journals and, if required by the programme, the vSIM online simulation package.
Entry Requirements
New students must provide evidence of their New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) and a Letter of Support (template available from the ‘How to Apply’ button).
How to Apply - Returning Students
International students
Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.5 in each band
Find your country's equivalent academic entry requirements here
* International fees shown here do not include insurance and administration (currently approximately $780 per year of study)
Post-enrolment information
Documents for students who have begun the enrolment process can be found on the School of Health Moodle page.
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About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.