Program Overview
The Diploma of Health Sciences at Curtin University is a Preparation Course programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Diploma of Health Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 32,720 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 11,760 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Bentley, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma of Health Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Academic Writing and Communication Skills
- Academic Research & Writing
- Information & media Technologies
- Chemistry
- Mathematics I
- Mathematics II
- Physics I
- Academic Communication
- Electrical Systems
- Engineering Foundations \x96 Design & Processes
- Engineering Foundations \x96 Principals Communication
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Programming
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) GCE O-Level with 4 passes Minimum of 4 points from 3 GCE A-Level
- International Baccalaureate (IB) TBC Minimum of 25 points over 6 IB units in one sitting
- Global Assessment Certificate (GAC)
- Year 11 with 50%
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 32,720 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 11,760 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 32,720 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 11,760 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Curtin University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Curtin University
Curtin University
Suburban and regional with multiple sites, Mauritius
Curtin University (previously Curtin University of Technology and Western Australian Institute of Technology) is an Australian public research university based in Bentley, Perth, Western...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months