Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine costs

Overview of additional costs

If you're studying a program within the Faculty of Health Science and Medicine, some of the additional costs may apply, depending on your program and level of study. These additional costs may include items like uniforms and lab coats, vaccinations, police checks, first aid training and 'experiences' like external excursions and field trips.

Please review the lists below and take these options and costs into consideration.

UNDERGRADUATE

Subject	Additional compulsory items	Approx. cost in AUD
Bachelor of Biomedical Science	Lab coat	$30
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Faculty laboratory experiment manuals	$7
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science; Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance	Lab coat	$30
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Faculty laboratory experiment manuals	$7
	Hepatitis B vaccinations and serology	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Blue Card and Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Student uniform - polo shirt	Approximately $35
	Practicum	$100 -$500 *refer Note 7
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours); Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, Intensive)	Lab coat	$30
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Parking (if required)	Varies by location
Medical Program	Lab coat	Provided by Faculty *Replacement cost $50
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Student name badge	Provided by Faculty *Replacement cost $20
	Serology and immunisations as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Check	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Clinical placements	*Refer to Note 2
	Stethoscope	Approximately $150
	Parking (if required)	Varies by location

Notes

Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
Students undertaking clinical placements, internships or field trips in Australia and overseas will need to pay additional costs associated with travel and accommodation. There may also be fees for processing documents, transcripts and letters required for clinical placements.
Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
Serology, immunisations and Federal Police Certificates are mandatory in Queensland and NSW Health facilities and will be required for all students undertaking clinical placements. Additional immunisations may also be required (in particular for international placements).
Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
Costs may vary between students. The costs listed for clinical placement/practicums are best estimates based on prior experience. These are subject to fluctuations depending on location of clinical placements/practicum, location of students’ regular or temporary accommodation, and the methods of transport used.
Healthcare innovations students who choose to complete their capstone placement and project outside of their organisation or away from home, and those who would like to attend workshops in person may incur costs associated with travel / accommodation.
All students must have their own device as they are a required for examinations.

hsm compliance requirements

Requirement	Approximate cost (AUD)	Important details
Health Protection
Serology	Free at Bond University Medical Clinic for Medicare Card or OSHC insurance holders. Private fees apply for other patients.	Serology at Bond University Medical Clinic subject to nurse availability; other clinics may bulk bill Medicare Card holders or charge approx. $60 - $240
Serology: Tuberculosis – Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) TB Quantiferon test*	$50 - $80 Can be attended at QML Varsity- blood test form can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic.	Required if you were born in or have spent more than 12 weeks in your lifetime in countries considered high risk for tuberculosis
Vaccination: dTpa (Adacel or Boostrix)	$40 per vaccination	One vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
Vaccination: Hepatitis B	$35 per vaccination	A series of 3 vaccinations
Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)	$40 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Varicella	$70 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza	Free for QLD residents. $20 for non-QLD residents per vaccination	One vaccination each year by 1 June
Vaccination: COVID-19	Fee applies. Can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic or with your relevant health practitioner	A minimum of ONE single primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (ref: HSM Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Requirements 2025)
Security Checks
Australian National Police Certificate	$25 - $65	Required for all students
International Criminal History Check	Varies by country. A free alternative is to complete the NSW Health Statutory Declaration for Overseas Applicants or Students.	Required for all students that are not Australian citizens
Mandatory Training
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid training (Includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)	$100 - $220	Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training	$50 - $80	Must be renewed each year

To confirm your serology costs, you can:

Ask your doctor how the tests will be billed
Ask the pathology laboratory
Ask your private health fund / health insurer
For Medicare Card holders, contact Medicare on 132 011 or visit the Medicare website.

POSTGRADUATE

Subject	Additional compulsory items	Approx. cost in AUD
Doctor of Physiotherapy	Lab coat	$30
	Stethoscope	Approx. $150
	Clinical uniform (including uniform shirt, polo vest, trousers, enclosed black shoes and belt)	$100 - $500
	Faculty laboratory experiment manuals	$7
	Serology and immunisation as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR/First Aid courses	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance)	$1,000
	Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation)	$5,000 - $7,000 *Refer to Note 7
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice; Graduate Certificate in Nutrition; Graduate Diploma in Nutrition	Student uniform dress shirt	$50 - $60 each (3 shirts minimum recommended)
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Serology and immunisations as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid courses	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance)	$1,000
	Clinical placements (including travel, accommodation and car insurance)	$3,000 - $4,000 *Refer Note 7
Master of Science (by Research)	Lab coat (for lab-based research)	$30
Master of Science (by Research)	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
Master of Occupational Therapy; Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health	Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation)	$500 - $4,500 *Refer note 9
	Student uniform shirt / polo / vest	Ranges from $35 - $75 each
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Serology and immunisations as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid courses	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
Master of Healthcare Innovations; Graduate Certificate in Health Systems; Graduate Certificate in Evidence-based Practice; Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations	Workshops (travel / accommodation)	*Refer to Note 8

Notes

Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
Students undertaking clinical placements, internships or field trips in Australia and overseas will need to pay additional costs associated with travel and accommodation. There may also be fees for processing documents, transcripts and letters required for clinical placements.
Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
Serology, immunisations and Federal Police Certificate are mandatory in Queensland and NSW Health facilities and will be required for all students undertaking clinical placements. Additional immunisations may also be required (in particular for international placements).
Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
Costs may vary between students. The costs listed for clinical placement are best estimates based on prior experience. These are subject to fluctuations depending on location of clinical placements, location of students’ regular or temporary accommodation, and the methods of transport used.
Healthcare Innovations students are expected to attend intensive workshops in person and this may incur costs associated with travel/accommodation.
Master of Occupational Therapy, Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, and Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health students when completing placements, projects or workshops may incur costs associated with travel / accommodation.

HSM Compliance requirements

Requirement	Approximate cost (AUD)	Important details
Health Protection
Serology	Free at Bond University Medical Clinic for Medicare Card or OSHC insurance holders. Private fees apply for other patients.	Serology at Bond University Medical Clinic subject to nurse availability; other clinics may bulk bill Medicare Card holders or charge approx. $60 - $240
Serology: Tuberculosis – Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) TB Quantiferon test*	$80 - $100 Can be attended at QML Varsity- blood test form can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic.	Required if you were born in or have spent more than 12 weeks in your lifetime in countries considered high risk for Tuberculosis
Vaccination: dTpa (Adacel or Boostrix)	$41 per vaccination	One vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
Vaccination: Hepatitis B	$30 per vaccination	A series of 3 vaccinations
Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)	$40 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Varicella	$70 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza	$20 per vaccination	One vaccination each year by 1 June
Vaccination: COVID-19	Fee applies. Can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic or with your relevant health practitioner	A minimum of ONE single primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (ref: HSM Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Requirements 2025)
Security Checks
Australian Federal Police National Police Certificate – Code 37	$56	Required for all students; Must be renewed every 3 years.
International Criminal History Check	Varies by country. A free alternative is to complete the NSW Health Statutory Declaration for Overseas Applicants or Students.	Required for all students that are not Australian citizens
Mandatory Training
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid training (Includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)	$100 - $220	Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training	$50 - $80	Must be renewed each year

*To confirm your serology costs, you can:

Ask your doctor how the tests will be billed
Ask the pathology laboratory
Ask your private health fund/health insurer
For Medicare Card holders, contact Medicare on 132 011 or visit the Medicare website

Subject	Additional compulsory items	Approx. cost in AUD
Bachelor of Biomedical Science	Lab coat	$30
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Faculty laboratory experiment manuals	$7
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science; Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Performance	Lab coat	$30
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Faculty laboratory experiment manuals	$7
	Hepatitis B vaccinations and serology	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Blue Card and Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Student uniform - polo shirt	Approximately $35
	Practicum	$100 -$500 *refer Note 7
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours); Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours, Intensive)	Lab coat	$30
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Parking (if required)	Varies by location
Medical Program	Lab coat	Provided by Faculty *Replacement cost $50
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Student name badge	Provided by Faculty *Replacement cost $20
	Serology and immunisations as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Check	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Clinical placements	*Refer to Note 2
	Stethoscope	Approximately $150
	Parking (if required)	Varies by location

Notes

Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
Students undertaking clinical placements, internships or field trips in Australia and overseas will need to pay additional costs associated with travel and accommodation. There may also be fees for processing documents, transcripts and letters required for clinical placements.
Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
Serology, immunisations and Federal Police Certificates are mandatory in Queensland and NSW Health facilities and will be required for all students undertaking clinical placements. Additional immunisations may also be required (in particular for international placements).
Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
Costs may vary between students. The costs listed for clinical placement/practicums are best estimates based on prior experience. These are subject to fluctuations depending on location of clinical placements/practicum, location of students’ regular or temporary accommodation, and the methods of transport used.
Healthcare innovations students who choose to complete their capstone placement and project outside of their organisation or away from home, and those who would like to attend workshops in person may incur costs associated with travel / accommodation.
All students must have their own device as they are a required for examinations.

hsm compliance requirements

Requirement	Approximate cost (AUD)	Important details
Health Protection
Serology	Free at Bond University Medical Clinic for Medicare Card or OSHC insurance holders. Private fees apply for other patients.	Serology at Bond University Medical Clinic subject to nurse availability; other clinics may bulk bill Medicare Card holders or charge approx. $60 - $240
Serology: Tuberculosis – Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) TB Quantiferon test*	$50 - $80 Can be attended at QML Varsity- blood test form can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic.	Required if you were born in or have spent more than 12 weeks in your lifetime in countries considered high risk for tuberculosis
Vaccination: dTpa (Adacel or Boostrix)	$40 per vaccination	One vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
Vaccination: Hepatitis B	$35 per vaccination	A series of 3 vaccinations
Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)	$40 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Varicella	$70 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza	Free for QLD residents. $20 for non-QLD residents per vaccination	One vaccination each year by 1 June
Vaccination: COVID-19	Fee applies. Can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic or with your relevant health practitioner	A minimum of ONE single primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (ref: HSM Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Requirements 2025)
Security Checks
Australian National Police Certificate	$25 - $65	Required for all students
International Criminal History Check	Varies by country. A free alternative is to complete the NSW Health Statutory Declaration for Overseas Applicants or Students.	Required for all students that are not Australian citizens
Mandatory Training
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid training (Includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)	$100 - $220	Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training	$50 - $80	Must be renewed each year

To confirm your serology costs, you can:

Ask your doctor how the tests will be billed
Ask the pathology laboratory
Ask your private health fund / health insurer
For Medicare Card holders, contact Medicare on 132 011 or visit the Medicare website.

Subject	Additional compulsory items	Approx. cost in AUD
Doctor of Physiotherapy	Lab coat	$30
	Stethoscope	Approx. $150
	Clinical uniform (including uniform shirt, polo vest, trousers, enclosed black shoes and belt)	$100 - $500
	Faculty laboratory experiment manuals	$7
	Serology and immunisation as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR/First Aid courses	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance)	$1,000
	Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation)	$5,000 - $7,000 *Refer to Note 7
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice; Graduate Certificate in Nutrition; Graduate Diploma in Nutrition	Student uniform dress shirt	$50 - $60 each (3 shirts minimum recommended)
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Serology and immunisations as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid courses	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance)	$1,000
	Clinical placements (including travel, accommodation and car insurance)	$3,000 - $4,000 *Refer Note 7
Master of Science (by Research)	Lab coat (for lab-based research)	$30
Master of Science (by Research)	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
Master of Occupational Therapy; Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health	Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation)	$500 - $4,500 *Refer note 9
	Student uniform shirt / polo / vest	Ranges from $35 - $75 each
	Suitable footwear	*Refer to Note 1
	Serology and immunisations as required	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	Federal Police Certificate	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
	CPR / First Aid courses	*Refer to HSM Compliance Requirements below
Master of Healthcare Innovations; Graduate Certificate in Health Systems; Graduate Certificate in Evidence-based Practice; Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovations	Workshops (travel / accommodation)	*Refer to Note 8

Notes

Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
Students undertaking clinical placements, internships or field trips in Australia and overseas will need to pay additional costs associated with travel and accommodation. There may also be fees for processing documents, transcripts and letters required for clinical placements.
Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
Serology, immunisations and Federal Police Certificate are mandatory in Queensland and NSW Health facilities and will be required for all students undertaking clinical placements. Additional immunisations may also be required (in particular for international placements).
Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
Costs may vary between students. The costs listed for clinical placement are best estimates based on prior experience. These are subject to fluctuations depending on location of clinical placements, location of students’ regular or temporary accommodation, and the methods of transport used.
Healthcare Innovations students are expected to attend intensive workshops in person and this may incur costs associated with travel/accommodation.
Master of Occupational Therapy, Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy, and Graduate Diploma in Occupation and Health students when completing placements, projects or workshops may incur costs associated with travel / accommodation.

HSM Compliance requirements

Requirement	Approximate cost (AUD)	Important details
Health Protection
Serology	Free at Bond University Medical Clinic for Medicare Card or OSHC insurance holders. Private fees apply for other patients.	Serology at Bond University Medical Clinic subject to nurse availability; other clinics may bulk bill Medicare Card holders or charge approx. $60 - $240
Serology: Tuberculosis – Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) TB Quantiferon test*	$80 - $100 Can be attended at QML Varsity- blood test form can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic.	Required if you were born in or have spent more than 12 weeks in your lifetime in countries considered high risk for Tuberculosis
Vaccination: dTpa (Adacel or Boostrix)	$41 per vaccination	One vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
Vaccination: Hepatitis B	$30 per vaccination	A series of 3 vaccinations
Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)	$40 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Varicella	$70 per vaccination	A series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza	$20 per vaccination	One vaccination each year by 1 June
Vaccination: COVID-19	Fee applies. Can be organised through Bond University Medical Clinic or with your relevant health practitioner	A minimum of ONE single primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (ref: HSM Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Requirements 2025)
Security Checks
Australian Federal Police National Police Certificate – Code 37	$56	Required for all students; Must be renewed every 3 years.
International Criminal History Check	Varies by country. A free alternative is to complete the NSW Health Statutory Declaration for Overseas Applicants or Students.	Required for all students that are not Australian citizens
Mandatory Training
HLTAID003 Provide First Aid training (Includes HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)	$100 - $220	Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training	$50 - $80	Must be renewed each year

*To confirm your serology costs, you can:

Ask your doctor how the tests will be billed
Ask the pathology laboratory
Ask your private health fund/health insurer
For Medicare Card holders, contact Medicare on 132 011 or visit the Medicare website