- ATAR 62.70
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- 2 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Ipswich
- Feb
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- AUD 9,312
- (Indicative annual fee)
- Ipswich 936191
Overview
- Amidst a growing global emphasis on health, embark on your allied health career with UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Allied Health.
- Study courses with a strong focus on rural and regional health. You’ll gain foundational knowledge in evidence-based practice, human communication, anatomy, physiology, culture, health, illness, and working with diverse populations.
- Have the opportunity to choose a study stream in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, or speech pathology.
- Build a strong foundation - an associate degree is a great way to begin your first degree at university or a good first step for a career change. It’s not only a qualification in its own right, but also a pathway to a bachelor degree. This means that up to 12 courses that you study can count towards a bachelor degree.
- Graduate with a uni qualification as well as a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (assessed and awarded externally by Rural Medical Health Australia).
- Benefit from UniSQ’s flexible delivery and have the option to study full-time or part-time to suit your career goals and life commitments.
Intimate learning experience
If you enjoy helping others, would like a small cohort, intimate learning experience, and would appreciate being educated by incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable, and fun academics, UniSQ is perfect for you.
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Career outcomes
- You’ll graduate with a uni qualification as well as a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (assessed and awarded externally by Rural Medical Health Australia).
- Graduates can find work as an advanced allied health assistant in various health and wellbeing settings, including disability and aged care, rehabilitation, palliative care, community health and early learning settings.
Professional accreditation
A Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is embedded in this degree and assessed and awarded externally by Rural Medical Health Australia to eligible graduates.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Associate Degree of Allied Health, you must successfully complete 16 units of study.
Degree structure
An undergraduate university degree typically consists of a combination of core, major and elective courses designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and opportunities for an in-depth deeper dive into your chosen field.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Degree requirements
To obtain the Certificate IV, you'll undertake 120 hours of vocational placements in an approved setting to gain hands-on industry experience. Applicants must be prepared to submit the requirements of the University of Southern Queensland for practical placement, including the purchase of a clinical uniform.
All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of practical placements within this degree.
Other study options
Successful completion of the Associate Degree will provide a further study pathway into the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). Based on your selected study stream, you can apply for the relevant Bachelor Honours degree at QTAC and receive credit for your studies in the Associate Degree of Allied Health.
Please note that entry into the different Bachelor Honours degrees may be dependent on quotas and students who meet the entry requirements are not guaranteed a place in that degree.
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes.
Select the highest level of education you have or will be completing to find the entry requirements that applies to you.
You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.
Subject pre-requisites
- English (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent
- One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent.
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within this degree are limited by quota. Quota size is determined by the availability of placements. Where the quota is filled, no further places will be offered.
This information applies if you’ve previously completed or started higher education study at university.
If you’ve done any study at UniSQ or another university, you may be eligible to apply based on your previous studies. We’ll use the best selection rank from your previous studies when assessing your application.
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of:
- certificate III
- certificate IV
- diploma or
- advanced diploma
to apply to study with UniSQ.
We will review your academic history to determine if you’re eligible for admission. We’ll convert your TAFE or VET qualification, past school results and any relevant work experience into a selection rank. This selection rank will determine which degrees you meet the entry requirements for.
If it’s been over two years since you completed secondary education and you haven’t pursued any vocational education training (VET) or higher education since, you’re still eligible to study at UniSQ.
You don't need to have an ATAR or come straight from high school to study at uni. Your work experience and other adjustment factors may help you meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
Let us help you navigate through our entry options – start a conversation, whenever suits you.
All applicants
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Explore the ATAR/selection rank of students offered a place in this degree in the first 2025 intake, based entirely or partly on their ATAR. To learn more about the backgrounds of students in this degree, access the QTAC website via the How to apply section.
Ipswich
- Highest ATAR/selection rank - 85.90
- Median ATAR/selection rank - 76.35
- Lowest ATAR/selection rank - 63.25
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet these requirements throughout your studies.
Inherent requirements are fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that you must be able to demonstrate to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the degree, while maintaining the academic integrity of the degree.
If you think you may experience any problems meeting inherent requirements, you can talk to an Accessibility Support Officer about reasonable adjustments that may be put in place to assist you. Any reasonable adjustments made must not fundamentally change the nature of the inherent requirement.
Review the inherent requirements for this degree.
Applicants must be willing to adhere to the requirements of the University of Southern Queensland for practical placement. Please refer to the applicable Clinical Placement Handbook for your specific stream’s requirements.
You will need to provide the following documents prior to commencing any clinical placement:
- Blue Card or Working with Children Check
- Yellow Card (if working with people with disabilities)
- Australian Federal Police Check certificate
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- UniSQ Student Declaration.
Plus evidence of the following immunisations:
- Hepatitis B immunisation evidence
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunisation evidence
- Varicella immunisation evidence
- Pertussis immunisation evidence
- Influenza immunisation evidence
- Tuberculosis Risk Assessment
- COVID-19 vaccinations as directed by health services
- Mask FIT testing
- Evidence of other relevant vaccinations for infectious diseases that may emerge.
Other requirements:
- Competence in infection control, for example, by completing all modules from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in HealthCare.
- Purchase of a UniSQ clinical uniform.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Placement courses may incur some additional costs, including uniform and equipment, transport to and from venues and, in some instances, living expenses, particularly for placements in rural and remote settings
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
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Find out moreHow to apply
You can apply to study at UniSQ via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
- Copy the QTAC code for the study location you've chosen for this degree.
- Click on the location you’ve chosen in the below table to take you to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website.
- Select 'Apply Now' to create a QTAC account.
| Location | QTAC Code |
|---|---|
| Ipswich | 936191 |
Some applicants may be eligible to apply directly to UniSQ if they meet certain criteria. Explore the application process that’s right for you.
Please note: Meeting entry requirements does not guarantee admission. Places within the Associate Degree of Allied Health are limited by quota.
This degree has one intake per year. Start your study in Trimester 1.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
More information on application key dates is available.
There are several special admission schemes that use adjustment factors to boost your ATAR or selection rank with additional points, to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree.
You may be eligible for these admission schemes based on:
- your background and personal circumstances
- where you live
- the subjects you studied at school.
You do not have to apply for these adjustments as they will be automatically applied by QTAC when your application is assessed.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The documentation you need to provide with your application depends on your qualifications.
If applying through QTAC, you will also need a Unique Student Identifier which is your individual education number for life.
Follow our easy instructions to discover further information on applying to study that’s right for you.
Depending on how you applied to study at UniSQ, the process to accept your offer will vary.
Offer to study at UniSQ from QTAC
- QTAC will send you an email if you have received an offer. To respond to your offer, log in to the QTAC application portal.
- Information regarding QTAC key dates for when offers will be made is available.
- Didn’t receive an offer? Don’t worry – you may just need to update your preferences.
Offer to study from UniSQ
- After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
- Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
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Frequently asked questions
- By studying core allied health courses with UniSQ, you’ll have the opportunity to choose a study stream, depending on what your interests and career goals are. Choose from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy (from 2024), Social Work or Speech Pathology.
- UniSQ’s Associate Degree of Allied Health enables graduates to finish with two qualifications in as little as two years and be prepared for many job opportunities within the expanding Health industry.
- A two-year associate degree is an ideal middle ground between a diploma and a bachelor degree allowing you to delve more into the allied health sector.
What you will learn will vary depending on the stream you choose to specialise in, but you will all develop a solid foundation in allied health assessments, health skills and clinical practice.
With a growing demand in Australia for Nursing and Allied Health professionals, an Associate Degree in Allied Health will prepare you for a role in a variety of clinical settings, including:
- aged care
- community health
- disability support
- early learning settings.
An associate degree is a great way to start your first university degree or explore a new career path. After completing your allied health associate degree you have the opportunity to advance your skills and knowledge by using it as a pathway to a bachelor degree. Up to 12 courses that you study can count towards a bachelor degree.
- Gain real-world experiences with 120 hours of vocational placements, giving you the practical skills needed to prepare you for a career in allied health.
- Graduate with a university qualification as well as a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (assessed and awarded externally by Rural Medical Health Australia).
- Enter the workforce job-ready by learning from industry professionals and developing strong networks with students from other allied health courses.
- Use your Allied Health Associates Degree as a stepping-stone to further study in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work or speech pathology.
- Even if you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry, we’ve got a pathway option to get you into our Associate Degree of Allied Health.
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