Highlights

Highlights

  • Provides pathway into selected bachelor degrees in health, including Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Public Health.
  • Develop academic and English language skills for successful study in the bachelor degree program.
  • Successful graduates will receive up to one semester of credit (advanced standing) into selected health bachelor degrees.
  • Learn to operate effectively in an Australian university setting.

Why choose this course?

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.

Explore this course

What to expect

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.

Careers and outcomes

Course articulation

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.

Details and units

Requirements

ATAR/selection rank threshold
60.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2025.

Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?

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Course code
HL10
CRICOS code
094986G
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
8 - 12 months full-time
Entry
Entry
February, July and November
Duration: 8 months full-time (for July and November start) ; 12 months full-time (for February start).

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

I completed secondary school in Australia

ATAR/selection rank
60.00

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

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

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.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025 fees

2025: $32,544 per course (96 credit points)

FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

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QUT College Merit Scholarship

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