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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

094986G

Campuses

Kelvin Grove

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 368 / credit

Next Intake 28-Feb-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 Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
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.

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: