Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health

About the course

This diploma builds foundational knowledge for clinical and allied health study while developing academic skills for further university learning. You can tailor the program by choosing a specialisation such as biomedical and medical laboratory science, exercise science pathways, occupational therapy or osteopathic studies. Delivered through SCU College, it includes structured learning support and is designed as a pathway into linked clinically focused health degrees at diploma level in Health Sciences.

Career outcome

Graduates gain practical Health Sciences skills for industry entry or articulation into higher qualifications. Graduates enter nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)