Highlights

Highlights

  • Provides a pathway into QUT's Bachelor of Nursing.
  • Develop academic and English language skills for successful study in the Bachelor degree program.
  • Complete in 8 months full-time.
  • Successful graduates will receive up to 7 units of credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards the Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Why choose this course?

Studying Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) at the QUT International 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. Smaller class sizes mean you get more individual attention from your teachers.

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What to expect

The Diploma in Health Science (Nursing) is a premium pathway into QUT’s Bachelor of Nursing (NS42). This Diploma prepares you to meet the requirements for entry into QUT's Bachelor of Nursing degree.

  • Study on campus as a QUT student with access to all services and facilities across the University.
  • On completion with the required results, receive a guaranteed place in Bachelor of Nursing with 7 units of advanced standing.
  • Study first year academic content.
  • Benefit from an interactive learning environment, with small classes and more contact hours.
  • Receive additional academic and language support providing a smooth transition into the Faculty of Health.
  • Develop academic English language skills.

Key course dates

There are two intakes for this program each year (February and June). Find the course dates here. 

 

Careers and outcomes

Course articulation

Progression to your related bachelor course

To progress into the Bachelor of Nursing program you will need to meet the conditions listed in your offer letter, such as:

  • successfully complete your Diploma with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.0 on a 7-point scale
  • obtain a minimum grade of 4 in the unit Academic Communication 2 and Communication for the Health Professions.

Progression to Bachelor of Nursing course in 2021

If you are going to progress into Bachelor of Nursing course in 2021, 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 Diploma in Health Science (Nursing), you are eligible for 84 credit points (7 units) of advanced standing towards Bachelor of Nursing (NS42).

Remaining duration in your Bachelor of Nursing:

  • February entry into degree: 2.5 years / 5 semesters (includes 1 summer semester)
  • July entry into degree: 2 years / 4 semesters (includes 1 summer semester)

Details and units

Requirements

OP
15
Selection rank
68.00

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.

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Course code
HL10
CRICOS code
094986G
Campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
8 months full-time
Entry
Entry
February and June
2 semesters 96 credit points (February and June) 8 months
Offer Guarantee
No

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

Guide to entry thresholds

These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2020.

OP
15
Rank
68

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, South Africa, 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.

English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. 		6 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. 		169 162 162 162 162
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. 		71 12 14 18 16
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. 		50 46 46 46 46
Duolingo English Test (DET)
Test is temporarily accepted for admission into 2020 intakes and intakes commencing up to 31st March 2021.
* Pathway outcomes will be determined based on the student’s test score in conjunction with the performance in the final recorded speaking and writing components. Tests that do not include these speaking and writing component answers will not be considered. 		100* -- -- -- --

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.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre

Fees

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

2021 fees

2021 fees

2021: $29,246 per course (96 credit points)

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