
Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program: 8 pre-university level units studied over a period of 2 to 3 trimesters.
Tertiary Access Program: 4 pre-university level units studied over a period of 1 trimester.
Diploma: 8 to 12 university level units studied over a period of 2 to 3 trimesters. The Diploma has the same course content and structure as Year 1 of the respective Curtin undergraduate degree.
Students who have successfully completed the Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program OR the Tertiary Access Program progress on to the Diploma, which is equivalent to the 1st year of the Curtin Bachelor degree.
Prospective students who have already completed the equivalent of the Australian Year 12 standard and meet the academic and English entry requirements are eligible for entry into the Diploma program. Successful completion of the Diploma program leads on to Year 2 of the Curtin Bachelor degree.

Note:Some courses have Higher English Language Requirements and compulsory course prerequisites. Refer to the English Language Requirements here.
*Note: The Nursing stream has quota restrictions and direct entry into Diploma is not available.
Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program |
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Progression rule to Diploma: 70% for Nursing 70% for Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology 60% for all other streams |
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Tertiary Access Program |
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Progression rule to Diploma: 70% for Nursing 70% for Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology 60% for all other streams |
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Diploma of Health Sciences |
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Core Units All Streams
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Food Science & Technology Stream |
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Health Promotion Stream |
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Health Sciences Stream |
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Human Biology Preclinical Stream |
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Laboratory Medicine Stream |
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Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology Stream |
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Nursing Stream |
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Nutrition Stream |
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Psychology Stream |
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CRICOS Code 029349K
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) although this is not required before a graduate may practise their profession.
CRICOS Code 003779B
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years
CRICOS Code 003691K
(Health Sciences Major)
(Health Information Management Major)
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 years
CRICOS Code 064457D
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years
CRICOS Code 064464E
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 3 Years
CRICOS Code 050345E
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years
CRICOS Code 041794K
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2.5 Years
CRICOS Code 003887J
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 2 Years
CRICOS Code 041070B
Remaining Duration of Degree Course: 3 Years
Food Science and Technology
Health Promotion
Health Sciences
Human Biology Preclinical
It is an ideal degree for graduate-entry programs in clinical disciplines such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, audiology and chiropractic. If you are seeking a career in allied health but are not yet ready to commit to a particular profession, this course is a great starting place.
Laboratory Medicine
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Nursing
Nursing
Nutrition
Psychology
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