Associate Degree of Allied Health

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

111902E

Campuses

Ipswich

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines17-Feb-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,600 / year(s)

Next Intake 17-Feb-2026

Associate Degree of Allied Health

About

Overview

Have a healthy interest in helping people? With a bigger world-focus on health than ever, start a career in allied health with UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Allied Health.
An associate degree is a great way to start your first degree at university or if you want a career change. It is a qualification in its own right, but it is also a pathway to a bachelor degree. This means that up to 12 courses that you study can count towards a bachelor degree.
This degree prepares you for a career as an allied health assistant or for further study in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work or speech pathology.
With a strong focus on rural and regional health, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in evidence-based practice, human communication, anatomy, physiology, culture, health, illness, and working with diverse populations.
Study core allied health courses and have the opportunity to choose a study stream in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, or Speech Pathology.
You'll graduate with a uni qualification as well as a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (assessed and awarded externally by Rural Medical Health Australia).
Benefit from UniSQ’s flexible delivery and have the option to study full-time or part-time to suit your career goals and life commitments.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Subject pre-requisite: English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent

One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.

Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Associate Degree of Allied Health are limited by quota.

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the combined level and duration of study specified below, or the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

Tertiary study (Diploma level or higher)	2+ years full-time tertiary study in a country from the Accepted English-speaking countries list.
IELTS (Academic)	Minimum overall score of 7.0 with a minimum 7.0 in each subscore (speaking, listening, writing, reading).
Pearson Test of English	Minimum overall score of 65 with a minimum of 65 in each of the four communicative skills - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
TOEFL iBT	Minimum overall score of 95 with a minimum of 22 in each subscore.

Career

Career outcomes

You'll graduate with a uni qualification as well as a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (assessed and awarded externally by Rural Medical Health Australia).
Graduates can find work as an advanced allied health assistant in various health and wellbeing settings, including disability and aged care, rehabilitation, palliative care, community health and early learning settings.