Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)

    Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)

    Duration12 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 253 / credit
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)

    About

    Highlights

    Studying the Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies) at the QUT College will develop your academic skills, which will help you become more confident with your university studies. This diploma will also improve your academic English language skills, all while enjoying a complete university experience. Successful graduates will be guaranteed entry into one of the approved QUT Faculty of Health programs with up to 1 semester of advanced standing.

    You will learn through university style lectures, tutorials and workshops with a focus on the development of independent learning skills.

    Through QUT College, you will join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed. The QUT College community will also offer you valuable opportunities, such as the activities club, which will help you meet new friends and broaden your Australian learning experience. You will also be able to access a broad range of additional learning support.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 5.5 5 5 5 5
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    162 154 154 154 154
    PTE Academic 46 38 38 38 38
    TOEFL iBT 56 10 10 15 14

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 46
    • IELTSMin 5.5
    • TOEFLMin 56

    Career

    Course articulation

    Progression to your related Bachelor degree

    To progress into your chosen QUT Bachelor degree you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including:

    • successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science (Health Studies).

    To find more information regarding the progression requirements, refer to the 'Requirements' tab for your chosen Bachelor degree, and select 'Australia' from the country list.

    Advanced Standing

    After successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science (Health Studies) you are eligible for the 48 credit points (one semester) of advanced standing towards the following degree programs. 

    Remaining duration and semester of entry into your chosen degree:

    It will take 3 years to complete:

     

    You are eligible for 24 credit points (two units) of advanced standing into the following programs. Remaining duration and semesters of entry:

    It will take 4 years to complete:

    If you are going to progress into the Bachelor of Social Work course, you will need to take one of the approved English language tests in order to meet the English language proficiency requirements. To improve your academic English language skills to achieve an IELTS 7.0 (sub-scores 7.0), we offer an IELTS Advanced program.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    253 / credit

    Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane