Content
Associate Degree of Health
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • Distance
  • On-campus
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 17620
Entry requirements
  • OP/Rank: 16/66
We're sorry but this program is not currently available for international students.

What will I study?

Clinical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete 39 days clinical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Program structure

Courses to be studied1, 2 Units
Core courses 16
Plus 39 days clinical experience
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
BIO1101Biology 13
BIO1103Pathology Studies
BIO1104Medical Microbiology and Immunology 13
BIO1204Introduction to Biomedical Sciences3
BIO1205Pathology Clinical Placement 14
BIO2105Pathology Clinical Placement 24
BIO2106Medical Microbiology and Immunology 2
BIO2107Cell and Molecular Biology 1
BIO2108Haematology 1
BIO2214Pathology Clinical Placement 34
BIO2215Clinical Biochemistry 1
BIO2216Histopathology 1
BIO2217Transfusion Science
CHE1110Chemistry 13
CHE2120Chemistry 23
STA2300Data Analysis

Footnotes

1 Only part-time candidates with approved pior learning of industrial experience may commence in Semester 2.

2 A number of courses are offereed in dual mode, i.e. on-campus and externally

3 Each of these courses has a two-day residential school. Candidates with evidence of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may seek exemption from some courses and/or residential schools in the first year of the program.

4 Candidates with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a medical pathology laboratory may apply for exemption from courses in the program and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking exemption should contact the Program Coordinator in the first instance for advice and approval.