Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)

    Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)

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

    Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)

    About

    Highlights

    • Provides a pathway into QUT's Bachelor of Nursing.
    • Successful graduates will receive up to 7 units of credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Nursing degree.
    • Develop academic and English language skills for successful study in the degree program.
    • Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.

    Studying Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) at the QUT College will fast-track your entry into QUT's Bachelor of Nursing (NS42). You will develop academic skills which will help you become more confident with your university studies and dramatically improve your English skills, all while enjoying a complete university experience. Successful graduates will be better prepared to enter QUT’s Bachelor of Nursing.

    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 6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    169 162 162 162 162
    PTE Academic 50 46 46 46 46
    TOEFL iBT 71 12 14 18 16

    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 course

    To progress into QUT's Bachelor of Nursing you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, including:

    • successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science (Nursing) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.00 on a 7-point scale

    If you are going to progress into the Bachelor of Nursing 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.

    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 in Health Science (Nursing), you are eligible for 84 credit points (7 units) of advanced standing towards Bachelor of Nursing (NS42).

    It will take 2 years to complete:

    • July entry into Bachelor of Nursing: 2 years (includes 1 summer semester)

    It will take 2.5 years to complete:

    • February entry into Bachelor of Nursing: 2.5 years (including 1 summer semester)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    253 / credit

    Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane