Course summary
Sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, podiatry and pedorthics … there are so many career paths in health.
If you're uncertain about which one is right for you, our Diploma of Health can provide the clarity you need for your future as a health professional. You can even tailor your learning by choosing a study stream from a range of health disciplines.
Graduates can seek professional outcomes in several areas, including as healthcare assistants. This Diploma is also an ideal pathway towards further study at Southern Cross University and provides guaranteed entry to a range of Bachelor degrees.
This course is offered through SCU College. Additional support through workshops to develop academic and study skills is available to all SCU College students.
If you are interested in studying online, please see important information below under major areas of study.
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 or pedorthics.
If you are interested in studying online, please note:
- For all streams except psychological science, some units must be completed on-campus as they are not available online and require mandatory attendance.
In addition:
- 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 and any mandatory on-campus attendance.
| 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
Domestic duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
International duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Session | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
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
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
| 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 OR SOC72001 - Aboriginal Social Realities | Introductory Intermediate | ||
| 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 | ||
| HEA00331 - Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity | 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 | ||
| PHY71030 - Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences | Introductory | ||
| BIO71002 - Human Physiology I | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BIO71003 - Human Physiology II | Introductory | ||
| MAT71004 - Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Introductory | ||
| Session 3, Year 1 | |||
| PHA00315 - Introductory Pharmacology | Introductory | ||
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | 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 - Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology | Introductory | ||
| Session 2, Year 1 | |||
| BHS11002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||
| BHS11003 - Introduction to Psychological Investigation | Introductory | ||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||
| University-wide elective (introductory level) | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|
Notes
| Note 1: | This Stream is offered at the Gold Coast campus, Coffs Harbour, and Online. |
| Note 2: | This Stream is only offered on the Gold Coast campus. |
| Note 3: | This Stream is only offered at the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses. Students who are planning to follow the Indigenous Health Major in the Bachelor of OT are advised to enrol in SOC72001 |
| Note 4: | This Stream is offered at the Gold Coast, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour campuses. |
| Note 5: | This Stream is offered at both the Gold Coast and Lismore campuses. |
| Note 6: | This Stream is only offered at the Gold Coast campus. |