Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)

QUT's Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies) is a pathway into a range of QUT undergraduate health programs including Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Public Health.

• Study first year academic content.
• On completion with the required results, receive a guaranteed place in your chosen degree with credit for prior learning (advanced standing).
• Develop your academic language and literacy skills through literature reviews and presentations. 
• Join a collaborative and close-knit learning community in which you will receive the support you need to succeed.
• Study on campus with access to all services and facilities across the University.

Real-world facilities

This course is taught at QUT College, which is located at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus. The College is where you will spend most of your time going to classes and getting to know other international students. You will receive a QUT Student ID card which will give you access to all QUT's outstanding facilities, making you part of the fun and exciting QUT university community right from the start. Our community offers lifestyle and social opportunities, which will help you to enjoy a richer cultural experience.

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:

• Bachelor of Public Health - February and July entry
• Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) - February and July entry

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:

• Bachelor of Social Work - February and July entry

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.