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Diploma of Health Sciences

Diploma of Health Sciences

  • ID:GC610009
  • Level:1-Year Diploma
  • Duration:
  • Intake:
  • Type:Full-time

Fees (AUD)

  • TuitionFee/Month:$3,150.00
  • LivingFee/Month:$1,690.83
  • InsuranceFee/Month:$52.77
  • OtherFee/Month:$50.00
  • TuitionFee/Month:$3,150.00
  • LivingFee/Month:$1,690.83
  • InsuranceFee/Month:$52.77
  • OtherFee/Month:$50.00
Estimated Total/program:
$59,323.20
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirements

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Exercise Science, IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no band below 5.5), TOEFL:  60 (no sub-score less than 17), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic): 50 (no score less than 42),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, IELTS (Academic):  6.0 (with no band below 5.5), TOEFL:  60 (no sub-score less than 17), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic): 50 (no score less than 42),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, IELTS (Academic):  6.5 (with no band below 6.0), TOEFL:  79 (no sub-score less than 19), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic): 58 (no score less than 50),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no band below 6.5), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic):  58 (no score less than 58),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Paramedicine, IELTS (Academic):  6.5 (with no band below 6.5), TOEFL:  79 (no sub-score less than 22), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic):  58 (no score less than 58),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, IELTS (Academic):  6.0 (with no band below 5.5), TOEFL:  60 (no sub-score less than 17), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic): 50 (no score less than 42),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Pharmacy, IELTS (Academic): IELTS (Academic):  6.5 (with no band below 6.0), TOEFL:  79 (no sub-score less than 19), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic):  58 (no score less than 50),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Physiotherapy, 6.5 (with no band below 6.5), ISLPR*:  3+, PTE (Academic): 58 (no score less than 58),

  • Diploma of Health Sciences -> Bachelor of Sports Development, IELTS (Academic):  6.0 (with no band below 5.5), TOEFL:  60 (no sub-score less than 17), ISLPR*: 3+, PTE (Academic): 50 (no score less than 42),

Other Requirements

Academic Requirements for Unconditional offers –The College will accept:

  • Screenshots of documents from official institutions, Schools, and MOE websites.  Agents are responsible for assisting the College with verifying the authenticity of all screenshot documents submitted

  • Predictive results for International Baccalaureate and GCSE (O, A and AS levels) scores

  • A combination of year 11 and 12 marksheet results for students unable to complete year 12 final examinations and who identify as meeting admission requirements

  • Acceptable uncertified copies of official academic documentation or unofficial transcripts submitted on-line

Course Information

The Health Sciences program provides a good grounding in the many disciplines that exist within the field of health science.

While the main focus is on biological and biochemical subjects, your studies will extend into chemistry, cell biology and anatomy.

You will develop strong foundations for entry into the second year of a number of Griffith University degree level programs in health sciences.

CRICOS 075188G

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Sample program structure

Trimester 1

• Academic and Professional Skills Development for Science and Technology OR English Language and Communication for Health

• Cells Tissues and Regulation

• Core Maths Skills~

Trimester 2

• Anatomy and Physiology Systems I

• Chemistry of Biological Systems I

• Genes and Disease OR Introductory Cognitive and Biological Psychology OR Introductory Individual and Social Psychology

Trimester 3

• Chemistry of Biological Systems II

• Anatomy and Physiological Systems II

• Health Challenges for the 21st Century

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Pathways to a Griffith University Health Sciences Degree

Bachelor of Biomedical Science,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  80 CP, GPA requirement: 4.5, English requirements:IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0

Bachelor of Health Science,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  Credit granted*:  80 CP, GPA requirement: 4, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  80 CP, GPA requirement:  4.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score < 5.5

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  80 CP, GPA requirement: 5.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.0

Credit eligibility for other programs

Bachelor of Biomedical Science,

  • Campus: Nathan, Credit granted*:  70 CP, GPA requirement: 4.5, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0

Bachelor of Exercise Science,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  70 CP, GPA requirement: 4, English requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score < 5.5

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy,

  • Campus: Gold Coast / Nathan, Credit granted*:  Credit granted*:  50 CP, GPA requirement: 5.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.5

Bachelor of Paramedicine,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  40 CP, GPA requirement: 5.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.5

Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  80 CP, GPA requirement: 4.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score < 5.5

Bachelor of Pharmacy,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  70 CP, GPA requirement: 5, English requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.0

Bachelor of Physiotherapy,

  • Campus: Gold Coast / Nathan, Credit granted*:  40 CP, GPA requirement: 5.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with no sub-score < 6.5

Bachelor of Science,

  • Campus: Gold Coast / Nathan, Credit granted*:  60–80 CP§, GPA requirement: 4, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0

Bachelor of Sport Development,

  • Campus: Gold Coast, Credit granted*:  70 CP, GPA requirement: 4.5, English requirements: IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score < 5.5

*80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Completion of degrees where students obtain less than 80 credit points of advanced standing in the degree, may take additional time.
†International students must achieve the required minimum GPA to progress to their chosen Griffith College bachelor degree.
‡If student numbers exceed the quota, places in each degree will be awarded on the basis of the highest GPA and the highest average mark across completed Diploma courses.
§Amount of credit is dependent on the Griffith University award major chosen

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Include but not limited to allied health worker, ambulance attendant, environmental scientist, formulation chemist, laboratory assistant, OH&S practitioner, pathology technician, pharmacist, scientific advisor, sports organisation professional.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 634($) AUD per year

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