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.
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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 Compliance Requirements below Blue Card and Federal Police Certificate *Refer to Compliance Requirements below CPR / First Aid Certificate *Refer to 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 Compliance Requirements below Federal Police Check *Refer to Compliance Requirements below CPR / First Aid Certificate *Refer to 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.
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.Â
$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.Â
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 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.
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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 Compliance Requirements below Federal Police Certificate *Refer to Compliance Requirements below CPR/First Aid courses *Refer to Compliance Requirements below Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation) $3,500 - $5,000Â
*Refer to Note 8
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice; Graduate Certificate in Nutrition; Graduate Diploma in Nutrition Student uniform dress shirt $30 - $50 each (3 shirts minimum recommended) Suitable footwear *Refer to Note 1 Serology and immunisations as required *Refer to Compliance Requirements below Federal Police Certificate *Refer to Compliance Requirements below CPR / First Aid courses *Refer to Compliance Requirements below Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance) $750 Clinical placements (including travel, accommodation and car insurance) $3,000 - $4,000Â
*Refer Note 7
Master of Science (by Research) Lab coat (for lab-based research)Â $30 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 - $4,500Â
*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 Compliance Requirements below Federal Police Certificate *Refer to Compliance Requirements below CPR / First Aid courses *Refer to 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.
Compliance requirements
RequirementÂ
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.Â
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 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 |
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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 Compliance Requirements below | |
Blue Card and Federal Police Certificate | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
CPR / First Aid Certificate | *Refer to 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 Compliance Requirements below | |
Federal Police Check | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
CPR / First Aid Certificate | *Refer to 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.
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 |
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 Compliance Requirements below | |
Federal Police Certificate | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
CPR/First Aid courses | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation) | $3,500 - $5,000Â *Refer to Note 8 | |
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice; Graduate Certificate in Nutrition; Graduate Diploma in Nutrition | Student uniform dress shirt | $30 - $50 each (3 shirts minimum recommended) |
Suitable footwear | *Refer to Note 1 | |
Serology and immunisations as required | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
Federal Police Certificate | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
CPR / First Aid courses | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance) | $750 | |
Clinical placements (including travel, accommodation and car insurance) | $3,000 - $4,000Â *Refer Note 7 | |
Master of Science (by Research) | Lab coat (for lab-based research)Â | $30 |
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 - $4,500Â *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 Compliance Requirements below | |
Federal Police Certificate | *Refer to Compliance Requirements below | |
CPR / First Aid courses | *Refer to 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.
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 |
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