Course overview
This program is designed to provide a foundation for entry to second year of a number of Griffith University health degrees. It provides an interdisciplinary approach to the field of health science. It focuses on the biological and biochemical aspects of health science and provides a firm grounding in chemistry, cell biology and anatomy. Studies include anatomy and physiology, biophysics and quantitative biology, cell biology, cells, tissues and regulation. For more information, visit
Diploma of Health Sciences at Griffith College. See also combined Diploma/Degrees below for packaged programs. Successful completion of the diploma can lead to a number of bachelor programs with credit.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entries for: D Health Sciences/B Biomedical Science; D Health Sciences/B Exercise Science; D Health Sciences/B Health Science; D Health Sciences/B Medical Laboratory Science; D Health Sciences/B Nutrition and Dietetics; D Health Sciences/B Occupational Therapy; D Health Sciences/B Paramedicine; D Health Sciences/B Pharmacology and Toxicology; D Health Sciences/B Pharmacy; D Health Sciences/B Science; D Health Sciences/B Physiotherapy; D Health Sciences/B Sport Development.
Combined diploma/degrees: Refer to entries for: D Health Sciences/B Biomedical Science; D Health Sciences/B Exercise Science; D Health Sciences/B Health Science; D Health Sciences/B Medical Laboratory Science; D Health Sciences/B Nutrition and Dietetics; D Health Sciences/B Occupational Therapy; D Health Sciences/B Paramedicine; D Health Sciences/B Pharmacology and Toxicology; D Health Sciences/B Pharmacy; D Health Sciences/B Science; D Health Sciences/B Physiotherapy; D Health Sciences/B Sport Development.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Clinical scientist specializing in: cardiac, respiratory and sleep medicines; health; medical sales; rehabilitation for sports and fitness industries.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDFebruary 2026
- Gold CoastQLDJune 2026
- Gold CoastQLDOctober 2025
- Gold CoastQLD

