Course summary
Looking for a pathway to a career as a health professional? The one-year Diploma of Health equips you with foundational knowledge and skills in a range of health disciplines such as sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, podiatry and pedorthics.
The course is a pathway to linked Bachelor degrees. Graduates are guaranteed entry into the following degree programs: Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Pedorthics, Bachelor of Podiatry; Bachelor of Speech Pathology; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), and Bachelor of Psychological Science and may receive up to one year of credit towards their chosen degree depending on the study stream chosen. Please note not all units are offered online. Check the individual stream you are interested in for more details about where the units are offered.
This course is offered through SCU College, which understands that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to develop academic and study skills.
Looking for a pathway to a career as a health professional? The one-year Diploma of Health equips you with foundational knowledge and skills in a range of health disciplines such as sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, podiatry and pedorthics.
The course is a pathway to linked Bachelor degrees. Graduates are guaranteed entry into the following degree programs: Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Pedorthics, Bachelor of Podiatry; Bachelor of Speech Pathology; Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), and Bachelor of Psychological Science and may receive up to one year of credit towards their chosen degree depending on the study stream chosen. Please note not all units are offered online. Check the individual stream you are interested in for more details about where the units are offered.
This course is offered through SCU College, which understands that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to develop academic and study skills.
Students select a stream of study to prepare them for further study in one of the following disciplines: sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychological science, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, podiatry, and pedorthics.
Please note: Not all units are offered online. The biomedical science and osteopathic studies streams are not currently offered at Coffs Harbour. All streams are available at the Gold Coast. Check the individual stream you are interested in for more details about where the units are offered.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgment and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined health settings |
| Creativity | Exercise critical judgment and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined health settings |
| Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined health settings |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts within the field of health. |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined health contexts. |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspective's within defined health contexts. |
| Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspective's within defined health contexts. |
Course overview
Course code
2125150
Course abbreviation
DipH
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | 335051 | 059251 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | 335072 | 059171 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Health, students must complete the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points) from one Stream.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Intermediate | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| CMM71001 - Health Promotion and Wellness | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BHS10581 - Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| PHA00315 - Introductory Pharmacology | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| PHY71030 - Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Stream is offered at the Gold Coast campus, Coffs Harbour campus and Online. | |||
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study: EDU10010 and HEA10001 | |||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BHS11001 - Introduction to Psychology I | Introductory | ||
| BHS11004 - Contemporary Issues in Psychology | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BHS11002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||
| BHS11003 - Methods and Concepts in Psychology | Introductory | ||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||
| University-wide elective (introductory level) | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not all units are offered Online. Students must enrol in core College units in their first Session of study: EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline AND HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | |||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| Session 1, Year 1 | |||
| PHY71030 - Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| CHE10700 - Chemistry for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| CHE71010 - Organic Chemistry | Introductory | ||
Notes
| Note 1: | This Stream is offered at the Gold Coast campus, Coffs Harbour, and Online. Students may receive up to 8 units of advanced standing into the Bachelor of Psychological Science. |
| Note 2: | This Stream is only offered on the Gold Coast campus. Students may receive up to 6 units of advanced standing into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies). |
| Note 3: | This Stream is only offered at the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses. Students may receive up to 7 units of advanced standing for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and Bachelor of Podiatry; and up to 6 units of advanced standing into the Bachelor of Pedorthics. |
| Note 4: | This Stream is only offered at the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses. Students may receive up to 6 units of advanced standing into the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. |