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Diploma of Health Care
- Gold Coast, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A nursing pathway diploma with simulation labs and a clinical placement.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Interpret health or clinical evidence related to Health Care. Apply ethical reasoning
- Effective communication
- And safe professional decision-making appropriate to the qualification.
Career outcomes
- Nursing (pathway to Bachelor of Nursing)
Curriculum
- Eight courses: academic skills for science and technology
- Foundations of professional health care practice
- Anatomy and physiology 1 and 2
- Communicating effectively
- Psychosocial development across the lifespan
- Safe administration of medications and health assessment. Clinical placement is required. Leads to the Griffith University Bachelor of Nursing.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Set by country (for example China Senior Middle 3 with 60%
- IB Diploma 22 points)
- English IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Higher for some diplomas
- Students below IELTS 6.0 complete free Language Development Modules.
- Varies by country (see Notes).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent (country-specific, E.g. China Senior Middle 3 with 60% average, India All India Senior Secondary Certificate with 55% in 4 academic subjects, Cambridge A Levels aggregate of 2 in the best 2 subjects, IB Diploma 22 points, Hong Kong HKDSE 8 points in best 4 subjects, 10 in best 5 for Engineering, Health Care, Health Sciences, Science).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 79
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the diploma
- Entry requirements and trimester dates on the Griffith College site. Apply directly through the StudyLink Student Application Portal or through an authorised agent
- No application fee is stated. Accept the offer and pay the A$225 enrolment fee. Arrange compulsory OSHC and apply for the student visa with the offer documents. Arrive for orientation before the trimester starts.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $43,750 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Griffith College |
| Department | Department of Health Care |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $43,750 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 79.