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Diploma of Health Sciences

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Advance your career with a Diploma of Health Sciences!

This hands-on program provides a solid grounding in the many disclipines that exist within the field of Health Science.

You will develop strong foundations for entry into your second year at Griffith University, with the choice of a number of exciting health-related degrees!

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Why Griffith College?

A head start

Complete your Diploma of Health Sciences in just 8 or 12 months! Gain the knowledge required to succeed at university, and the practical skills to enable you to thrive in today’s workforce.

The ultimate support

You will be learning in a small, friendly environment with personalised support from your teachers and wellbeing support from your counsellors. It’s all designed to build your confidence ahead of university study.

Your pathway to university

Continue your studies by transitioning directly into the second year of a health-related degree at Griffith University, ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide.

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Our one-year diplomas are university-designed, meaning they are the same academic value as up to the first year of your degree at Griffith University.

By championing small classes over large auditoriums, our teachers provide you with far more personal support, helping you to overcome any challenges as they arise.

Beyond academic success, we focus on your personal fulfillment, offering a wide range of social events, job-readiness activities and support services to provide you with the confidence required to succeed at university … and beyond!

Your Pathway Options

Biomedical Science

In this degree, you will gain an understanding of health and the methods for diagnosing and treating disease. In your first year, you will be introduced to the basic sciences underpinning biomedical science. In your second and third years, you will explore more advanced aspects of the biomedical and clinical sciences.

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Health Science

Health Science encompasses studies in areas such as genetics, anatomy and physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, nutrition, molecular and cellular biology, communicable diseases, environmental health, and toxicology.

Medical Laboratory Science

In this degree, you will develop the knowledge and skills to work as a medical scientist. In your first year, you will take courses in chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology. From your second year, you will start to focus on specialist courses in medical laboratory science and learn how the body functions under diseased conditions.

Nutrition and Dietetics

If you choose to undertake this Bachelor at Griffith University, you will develop the knowledge and skills to work as a dietitian and learn how to help improve the health of individuals and the community. You will develop skills in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry before you take advanced study in human nutrition. In the final phase of your degree, you will complete industry placements to put your skills into practice.