Bond University Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

• Clinical Network: Bond students have access to diverse clinical placements across public and private settings:

  • Robina Hospital: Located adjacent to the Robina campus.

  • Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH): A major tertiary teaching hospital.

  • The Tweed Hospital: Providing exposure to regional NSW healthcare.

• Early Exposure: Clinical skills and community placements begin in the very first semester of Year 1.

• Phase 2 (Clinical Years): The final semesters are entirely immersive, covering core rotations in Surgery, Medicine, Mental Health, Child Health, and Women's Health.

Bond is a private university, so international and domestic students pay the same full-fee rates.

• Tuition Fee (2026): Approximately AUD $33,610 per semester.

• Total Estimated Tuition: Roughly AUD $470,540 for the full 14-semester program.

• Student Services Fee (SSAF): AUD $373 per year.

• Other Costs: Budget approx. AUD $2,000 for medical equipment, uniforms, and textbooks.

• Vibe: A world-renowned tourist destination known for its surf beaches, theme parks, and rainforest hinterland. Robina is a major commercial hub with one of the largest shopping centers in Australia (Robina Town Centre).

• Transport: Excellent bus and train connections. The Robina Train Station provides a direct link to Brisbane.

• Climate: Subtropical. Warm summers and mild, sunny winters.

• Safety: Very high. Bond has a 24/7 security team and a safe, suburban campus feel.

• On-Campus Living: Modern, air-conditioned rooms in the Halls of Residence.

  • Cost (2026): AUD $300 – $370 per week depending on room type (shared vs. ensuite).

• Compulsory Dining Plan: All students living on campus must purchase a dining plan.

  • Cost: Starts at AUD $2,400 per semester.

  • Options: Dining funds are loaded onto your student ID and can be used at various on-campus outlets like Lakeside Cafe, Pulse, and Don's Tavern.

• Off-Campus: Suburbs like Robina, Varsity Lakes, and Mermaid Waters are within walking distance or a short bus ride. Shared rentals average AUD $300 – $450 per week.