Griffith College - Southport (Gold Coast)
Griffith College - Southport (Gold Coast)

Level 4, International Building G52 Parklands Drive, Southport, Queensland, Australia

Foundation Program (091322F) + Diploma of Health Sciences (075188G) + Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (084288F)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

The Foundation Program is designed for international students who have not yet completed their high school education to the Australian Year 12 standard, or equivalent. It provides a bridge between secondary school and undergraduate studies to prepare them for entry to and success in university level studies across a broad range of study areas.

The Diploma in Health Sciences provides a good grounding in the many disciplines that exist within the field of health science. While the main focus is on biological and biochemical subjects, candidates will studies will extend into chemistry, cell biology and anatomy. They will develop strong foundations for entry into the second year of a number of Griffith University degree level programs in health sciences.

In the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, students will develop the skills needed to work as an occupational therapist to deliver life changing outcomes. They will learn how to enable people to do the activities - occupations - they need or want to do in order to live a meaningful life, but have difficulty with due to illness, injury or other disadvantages. Students will study occupational therapy theory and practice, occupational science, and other sciences such as psychology, sociology and anatomy.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 11

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Reading

36

Writing

36

Listening

36

Speaking

36

Program Intakes

Open date

November 1, 2024

Submission deadline

May 1, 2025

Open date

February 1, 2025

Submission deadline

August 1, 2025

Open date

July 1, 2025

Submission deadline

January 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

8 month foundation followed by 8-12 month college diploma followed by 4 year bachelor's degree including a placement

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$38000 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $627 (per year)