Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Paramedical Science

Paramedical Science research at ECU concentrates on emergency care, prehospital resuscitation as well as the management and policy of prehospital emergency care provision.
Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Critical care Extended Care (Paramedicine) Emergency response Aeromedical retrieval Disaster and emergency management Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating the benefits of aeromedical retrieval, simulation in pre-hospital education delivery and pre-hospital resuscitation. The School also has collaborations with state wide, national and international organisations including the Royal Flying Doctors Service, FALCK, the West Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services, and the West Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum.

All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.

Academic admission requirements (Band 10) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Masters Degree (Research);

Masters Degree (Coursework) in a related discipline area;

Masters Degree (Coursework) with 2/3 research component; or

Bachelor Honours Degree.

English competency requirements:

IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)

TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)

TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)