Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study (GUESTS) Program
Year 12 students
The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study program gives 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.
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.
Griffith Bio Year 11 and 12 Program
Year 11 and 12 students
The Griffith Bio Year 11 and 12 Program 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.
The program 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 the Griffith Bio Year 11 and 12 Program you are eligible to receive 10 credit points of unspecified credit in place of a free-choice elective towards the Dentistry and Oral Health programs, which gives you savings on your HECS-HELP loan.
Griffith Health Year 11 and 12 Program
Year 11 and 12 students
The Griffith Health Year 11 and 12 Program is a two-year part-time university 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
- lectures
These add value to your secondary school health education subjects and enable you to experience an integrated university course while completing your senior studies. On successful completion of the Griffith Health Year 11 and 12 Program you may be eligible to receive 10 credit points of specified or unspecified credit towards an undergraduate degree program which gives you savings on your HECS-HELP loan.
Go Health Go Griffith Experience
Year 10 students
This motivational two-day event is open to year 10 high school students and allows you to experience different elements of the Dentistry and Oral Health programs and other health degree programs through practical and theoretical workshop sessions.
Campus tours and school visits
Year 8-12 students
We can organise for promotional staff, including current Dentistry and Oral Health students, to attend your school or organisation to deliver an interactive presentation on Dentistry and Oral Health careers and the highlights of our programs.
Alternatively, tours of the Dentistry and Oral Health 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 dentistry and oral health, 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.