Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)

About the course

This diploma is a pathway program designed to prepare you for entry to QUT’s Bachelor of Nursing. You’ll build essential academic study capability and strengthen English language skills while learning in a supportive university environment through lectures, tutorials and workshops. Successful completion can provide up to seven units of credit toward the bachelor degree, helping you transition confidently into undergraduate nursing study. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.

Career outcome

Graduates typically use this diploma as a supported entry route into QUT’s Bachelor of Nursing rather than as a standalone qualification for registration. It helps develop academic literacy, English proficiency and independent learning skills needed for success in university study and future nursing training. Completing the pathway can accelerate progression into undergraduate nursing, supporting longer-term careers in clinical and community healthcare settings. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

ATAR/Selection rank 60.00.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)