Diploma in Paramedic Science

The Diploma in Paramedic Science prepares you for a career in pre-hospital emergency healthcare, primarily in the ambulance setting. After completing the Diploma in Paramedic Science you’ll have successfully met the requirements to work as an emergency medical technician (EMT).

EMTs provide emergency care in the time between reaching the patient and the ambulance arriving at the hospital or treatment centre. EMTs provide a high level of medical care to patients under a range of circumstances.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

  • NCEA: 48 credits at level 2 or higher including 8 credits at level 2 in any one subject from Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, History of Art, Media Studies, Social Studies OR Business Studies, Economics, Physical Education, Te Reo Māori, or Te Reo Rangatira
  • CIE: 60 points on the UCAS Tariff, including any one subject similar to the NCEA subjects listed above
  • Police clearance.

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

Related Programmes

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in New Zealand include employment as an EMT with:

  • St John
  • Wellington Free Ambulance services
  • New Zealand Defence Force
  • Other pre-hospital medical providers

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