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Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation Course

  • Non-Award

This foundation course is designed for graduates who would like to study a Curtin Graduate Entry Master (GEM) course that is in a different discipline or field to their undergraduate degree. It enables you to complete four prerequisite units (100 credits) to gain the skills and requisite knowledge to be considered for admission into various health sciences master courses.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
6 - 6 months full-time
Course Code
EN-GEHLTH
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

This foundation course is designed for graduates who would like to study a Curtin Graduate Entry Master (GEM) course that is in a different discipline or field to their undergraduate degree. It enables you to complete four prerequisite units (100 credits) to gain the skills and requisite knowledge to be considered for admission into the following courses:

  • Doctor of Physiotherapy
  • Graduate Diploma of Environmental Health
  • Master of Midwifery
  • Master of Nursing Practice
  • Master of Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
  • Master of Speech Pathology
  • Master of Dietetics

This course is available to domestic students only. Admission to GEM courses is competitive and applicants must have achieved a strong course weighted average (CWA) in their undergraduate (or equivalent) degree.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Other requirements and notes for this course

  • This course is available to domestic students only.
  • Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary education institution.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • As this is a non-award enabling course, the learning outcomes reflect the generic skills required to gain the requisite knowledge needed to achieve entry to the desired Graduate Entry Master course.

Course structure

Overview

This foundation course is designed for graduates who would like to study a Curtin Graduate Entry Master (GEM) course that is in a different discipline or field to their undergraduate degree. It enables you to complete four prerequisite units (100 credits) to gain the skills and requisite knowledge to be considered for admission into the following courses:

  • Doctor of Physiotherapy
  • Graduate Diploma of Environmental Health
  • Master of Midwifery
  • Master of Nursing Practice
  • Master of Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
  • Master of Speech Pathology
  • Master of Dietetics

To view the units that are available to study, check the Curtin Handbook entries of the individual GEM courses.

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How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice * Curtin Perth Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View ourapplication deadlines page for further information.Apply now * The offering information on this website applies only to future students. Current students should refer to faculty handbooks for current or past course information.The information on this page may be subject to change. In particular, CurtinUniversity may change the content, method or location of delivery or tuitionfees of courses.While Curtin uses reasonable efforts to ensure that the information providedon this page is accurate and up to date, errors and omissions sometimes occur.Curtin makes no warranty, representation or undertaking (expressed or implied)nor does it assume any legal liability (direct or indirect) for the accuracy,completeness or usefulness of any information.View courses information disclaimer. * Curtin course code: EN-GEHLTH * Last updated on: 14 October 2025

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
77.9%
Overall satisfaction
80.9%
Skill scale
61.3%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$72.4k
Average salary