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Diploma of Health Sciences

ProviderBond University
Course code: QTACCO-00016BDUniversityStudy area: Health, necData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMay 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

The Diploma of Health Sciences offers a broad foundation in biological and chemical sciences where you will gain an understanding of basic and applied sciences, including the anatomical, molecular and physiological processes of human health and function. You will develop technical scientific and research skills using some of the latest research equipment, which can be applied across a broad range of industries. The Diploma has two pathways a) Biomedical Science (Pre-Health) and b) Exercise and Sports Science. Successful completion of the Diploma of Health Sciences program with a Biomedical Science (Pre-Health) pathway guarantees students a place in the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences or Bachelor of Health Sciences programs, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their degree. Successful completion of the Diploma of Health Sciences program with an Exercise and Sports Science pathway guarantees students a place in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their degree. Successful completion of the Diploma of Health Sciences program with an Exercise and Sports Science pathway guarantees students a place in the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with a possible 60 credit points credited towards their degree.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Health, sport & nutrition, Medicine, Movement & rehabilitation
Other Information
Students wanting to progress to the Bachelor of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Biomedical Science must complete BCDP02-051: Cell Biology (10CP). Studetns wanting to progress to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science must complete BCDP02-066: Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science (10CP) instead

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

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Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDJanuary 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDMay 2026
  • Gold CoastQLDSeptember 2025
  • Gold CoastQLD