GUESTS Program
Year 12 students
The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study (GUESTS) program offers you the opportunity to sample university life by allowing you to study a single course (subject) at university while you are in semester one or two of Year 12.On successfully completion of your GUESTS course, you are eligible to apply for a 'Guaranteed Offer of Entry' into our Biomedical and Medical Science programs.
Upon the commencement of your degree in the following year, you will receive full credit for the course and it will then count towards the requirements of your degree program.
Check the GUESTS website and read required courses for more information.
GriffBio
Year 11 and 12 students
GriffBio is a two-year part-time course designed for Year 11 and 12 students who want to get a head start on a health, medical or medical science career.GriffBio incorporates practical classes, clinical laboratories, demonstrations and lectures which add value to your secondary school biology subject and enables you to experience an integrated university course whilst completing your senior studies.
On successful completion of GriffBio you are eligible to receive 10 credit points of unspecified credit in place of a free-choice elective towards the Biomedical and Medical Science programs which gives you savings on your HECS-HELP loan.
GriffHealth
Year 11 and 12 students
GriffHealth is a two-year part-time course designed for Year 11 and 12 students who want to get a head start on a health or medical career.The course incorporates practical classes, clinical laboratories, demonstrations and lectures which add value to your secondary school health education subject and enables you to experience an integrated university course whilst completing your senior studies.
On successful completion of GriffHealth you are eligible to receive 10 credit points of unspecified credit in place of a free-choice elective towards the Biomedical and Medical Science programs which gives you savings on your HECS-HELP loan.
Go Health Go Griffith Experience
Year 10 students
This motivational 2-day event is open to year 10 high school students and allows you to experience different elements of the Biomedical and Medical Science programs and other health degree programs through practical and theoretical workshop sessions.Health4Life Challenge
Year 8-12 students at ENABLE Coalition Schools
The Health4Life Challenge encourages you to become involved in a school project which emphasises healthy lifestyle choices and at the same time, provides you with a fun learning experience. The Health4Life Challenge is available only to ENABLE Coalition Schools.Check the Health4Life Challenge website to register for the Health4Life Challenge and to find out more information.
Campus tours and school visits
Year 8-12 students
We can organise for promotional staff including current Biomedical and Medical Science students to attend your school or organisation to deliver an interactive presentation on Biomedical and Medical Science careers and the highlights of our programs.Alternatively, tours of the Biomedical and Medical Science facilities and teaching areas can be arranged.
Check the Guidance Officers and Teachers website to book a campus tour or school visit and to find more information.
Junior Health Cadets Workshop Program
Year 6-7 students
This program is run on scheduled Saturdays throughout the year.You will have the opportunity to develop skills that are related to many health professions and medical sciences including exercise physiology, anatomy and microscopy and infection control.
The sessions are run by experienced health science educators who have developed a program that is fun and informative with a hands-on approach to learning.
Health Education Ambulance Community Outreach Program
School students (all ages), community groups and events
The Go Health Go Griffith Ambulance can visit your school or organisation to deliver interactive lessons in Biomedical and Medical Science, safety, first-aid and other health-related subjects.Book the Health Education Ambulance at the Go Health Go Griffith website.
Support for school teachers
Secondary school teachers of health education and biology subjects
We offer support and professional development programs for secondary school teachers of health education and biology subjects. The programs build on knowledge and skills around new developments in health, health education, and Griffith’s health activities and are delivered by our academics and health industry clinicians.Contact the Health Development Coordinator for more information.