Overview

You’ll learn through online teaching and block courses, including simulation, and you will apply and advance your practice in your current workplace. Study part-time and have up to six years to complete the degree.

Key facts

The Flexible Learning Strand (FLS)/Distance is designed for those already working or volunteering in ambulance services at a minimum of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level. The FLS provides the opportunity to study part-time with up to six years to complete the degree. The programme is delivered using a blended education model that integrates online learning, block courses on campus, theory classes, simulation, and self-directed learning.

The Health Science (Paramedic) (For Working or Volunteering Paramedics) from Wellington Institute of Technology is run in conjunction with Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA). Graduates will have the knowledge and skills for practice as contemporary ambulance paramedics.

Students applying for FLS need to go through a credit recognition process to determine their point of entry into the programme.

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Paramedic Practice
Human Body Systems
Healthcare in Aotearoa NZ
Trauma/Medical
Altered Cognitive States

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Porirua, New Zealand

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences View 24 other Bachelors in Public Health in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

New students must provide evidence of their New Zealand Diploma in Ambulance Practice (Level 5) and a Letter of Support.
International students
Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.5 in each band

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25000 NZD / year

≈ 25000 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12157 NZD / year

≈ 12157 NZD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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