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Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine costs

Overview of additional 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.

  • Subject

    Additional compulsory items

    Approx. cost in AUD

    Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceLab coat$30
    Suitable footwear*Refer to Note 1
    Faculty laboratory experiment manuals$7
    Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science; Bachelor of Exercise and Sports PerformanceLab coat$30
    Suitable footwear*Refer to Note 1
    Faculty laboratory experiment manuals$7
    Hepatitis B vaccinations and serology*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Blue Card and Federal Police Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    CPR / First Aid Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Student uniform - polo shirtApproximately $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 ProgramLab 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 Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Federal Police Check*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    CPR / First Aid Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Clinical placements*Refer to Note 2
    StethoscopeApproximately $150
    Parking (if required)Varies by location

    Notes

    1. Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
    2. 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.
    3. Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
    4. 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).
    5. Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
    6. Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.

    Fit To Practice requirements

    Requirement

    Approximate cost (AUD)

    Important details

    Health Protection

    SerologyFree 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 vaccinationOne vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
    Vaccination: Hepatitis B$30 per vaccinationA series of 3 vaccinations
    Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)$40 per vaccinationA series of 2 vaccinations
    Vaccination: Varicella$70 per vaccinationA series of 2 vaccinations
    Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza$20 per vaccinationOne vaccination each year by 1 June

    Security Checks

    Australian National Police Certificate$25 - $65Required for all students
    International Criminal History CheckVaries 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 - $220Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
    HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training$50 - $80Must 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
    StethoscopeApprox. $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 Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Federal Police Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    CPR/First Aid courses*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Clinical placements (including travel and accommodation)

    $3,500 - $5,000 

    *Refer to Note 8

    Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice; Graduate Certificate in Nutrition; Graduate Diploma in NutritionStudent uniform dress shirt$30 - $50 each (3 shirts minimum recommended)
    Suitable footwear*Refer to Note 1
    Serology and immunisations as required*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Federal Police Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    CPR / First Aid courses*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Compulsory contribution to international placement (including travel insurance)$750
    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
    Suitable footwear*Refer to Note 1
    Master of Occupational Therapy; Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; Graduate Diploma in Occupation and HealthClinical 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 Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Federal Police Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    CPR / First Aid courses*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
    Master of Healthcare Innovations; Graduate Certificate in Health Systems; Graduate Certificate in Evidence-based Practice; Graduate Diploma in Healthcare InnovationsWorkshops (travel / accommodation)*Refer to Note 8

    Notes

    1. Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
    2. 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.
    3. Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
    4. 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).
    5. Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
    6. Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
    7. 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.
    8. Healthcare Innovations students are expected to attend intensive workshops in person and this may incur costs associated with travel/accommodation.
    9. 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.

    Fit To Practice requirements

    Requirement 

    Approximate cost (AUD)

    Important details

    Health Protection

    SerologyFree 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 vaccinationOne vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
    Vaccination: Hepatitis B$30 per vaccinationA series of 3 vaccinations
    Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)$40 per vaccinationA series of 2 vaccinations
    Vaccination: Varicella$70 per vaccinationA series of 2 vaccinations
    Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza$20 per vaccinationOne vaccination each year by 1 June

    Security Checks

    Australian National Police Certificate$25 - $65Required for all students
    International Criminal History CheckVaries 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 - $220Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
    HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training$50 - $80Must 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 ScienceLab coat$30
Suitable footwear*Refer to Note 1
Faculty laboratory experiment manuals$7
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science; Bachelor of Exercise and Sports PerformanceLab coat$30
Suitable footwear*Refer to Note 1
Faculty laboratory experiment manuals$7
Hepatitis B vaccinations and serology*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
Blue Card and Federal Police Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
CPR / First Aid Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
Student uniform - polo shirtApproximately $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 ProgramLab 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 Fit To Practice Requirements below
Federal Police Check*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
CPR / First Aid Certificate*Refer to Fit To Practice Requirements below
Clinical placements*Refer to Note 2
StethoscopeApproximately $150
Parking (if required)Varies by location

Notes

  1. Students participating in laboratory practicums will require enclosed footwear.
  2. 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.
  3. Students undertaking clinical placements are required to maintain professional dress standards in clinical situations.
  4. 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).
  5. Students participating in laboratory research involving human tissue will be advised as to the requirement for specific immunisations.
  6. Immunisation costs are based on Bond University Health Services estimates which are likely to fluctuate.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Fit To Practice requirements

Requirement

Approximate cost (AUD)

Important details

Health Protection

SerologyFree 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 vaccinationOne vaccination every 10 years (must not expire during your studies)
Vaccination: Hepatitis B$30 per vaccinationA series of 3 vaccinations
Vaccination: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)$40 per vaccinationA series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Varicella$70 per vaccinationA series of 2 vaccinations
Vaccination: Seasonal Influenza$20 per vaccinationOne vaccination each year by 1 June

Security Checks

Australian National Police Certificate$25 - $65Required for all students
International Criminal History CheckVaries 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 - $220Price includes CPR training; must be renewed every 3 years
HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training$50 - $80Must 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.