Introductory courses (9) 108 units

HLT100 Quality Management
HLT103 Manufacturing Technology
LFS103 Computational Mechanics
PAR101 Production Engineering
PAR102 Advanced Dynamics and Control
PAR103 Communication and Thought
PSY103 Cell Biology
PUB112 Introduction to Nutrition
SCI110 Chemistry

Developing (9) 108 units

BIM263 Human Physiology
HLT221 Food in Society
PAR200 Public Health Foundations
PAR201 Food Studies
PAR202 Principles of Nutrition
PAR203 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
PAR204 Public Health Nutrition
PAR212 Food, Nutrition and Menu Design
PAR222 Nutrition Communication

Graduate courses (6) 72 units

HLT301 Project Management for Nutrition Practice
PAR301 Food and the Consumer
PAR302 Complementary Approaches to Food and Nutrition
PAR311 Nutrition Practicum
PAR312 Anatomy and Physiology
PAR321 Professional Health Communication

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

• Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure

To undertake Clinical practicum in Queensland with QAS and other health care facilities, you must meet the Mandatory Requirements by Week 13 of Semester 1.

In order to commence clinical placement students must comply with the Mandatory Requirements including:

• Undergo and successfully complete a QAS Medical Assessment
• Complete a health-related fitness assessment with approved providers
• Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card). You should allow 12 weeks for Blue Card Services to issue the card.
• Obtain a National Criminal History check
• Comply with QLD Health vaccination requirements including Hepatitis B immunisation and Fluvax
• Hold a current First Aid and CPR certificate
• Hold a Mental Health First Aid certificate

For more information about Clinical Practicum and the Mandatory Requirements checklist refer to Paramedic Science – Clinical Practicum.

Note: Students are required to commence action of the above requirements immediately after enrolling. Hepatitis B immunity can take up to six months to determine and the processing of your USC Blue Card can take up to 12 weeks.

Program notes

• Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods, including case studies, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, clinical scenarios (OSCA’s) and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
• The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to paramedic students.
• Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
• Students will be required to cover all additional costs associated with this program. Information outlining the current requirements will be made available to all prospective applicants, and students will be provided more detailed information on starting the program.
• Some courses within this program must be completed over the Summer and Winter Semesters and require students to commit to full-time unpaid employment.
• Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
• Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
• Students may be required to complete up to 50% of their clinical placements outside of the Sunshine Coast Region.