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Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health

Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    DipClinAllHlth

  • Course code

    2125170

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Shape a future where you truly make a positive difference.  
 
Step into one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with the Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health, and start your pathway to a meaningful, hands-on career supporting patient and community health. 
 
Gain foundational knowledge in health care while building the academic skills for further study. You will tailor your studies by choosing a specialisation in biomedical and medical laboratory science, exercise science and exercise physiology, exercise science and psychological sciences, occupational therapy or osteopathic studies. 
 
The Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health is also a pathway into a range of linked clinically-focused health degrees (see Career Outcomes below). 
 
This course is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. At SCU College, we support your success through carefully designed curriculum with embedded support, and additional support material is available through self-access online resources.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Exercise judgement to identify problems & contribute to their solutions in defined clinical or allied health settings.

GA2: Creativity

Apply theoretical & technical knowledge & skills within defined contexts in the field of clinical or allied health.

GA3: Ethical practice

Apply ethical & sustainable values & practices within defined clinical or allied health contexts.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Exercise judgement to identify problems & contribute to their solutions in defined clinical or allied health settings.

Apply theoretical & technical knowledge & skills within defined contexts in the field of clinical or allied health.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Demonstrate responsibility & accountability for own learning & work in defined clinical or allied health contexts.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply academic knowledge & skills to communicate information, concepts, & solutions, individually &/or in a team within defined clinical or allied health contexts.

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined clinical or allied health contexts.

This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the Osteopathic Studies specialisation only and provides students with about 10 hours of experience in the practice of safe and effective manual therapy. 
 
WIL is a vital part of your professional experience and comes with specific expectations and responsibilities. Please read the following carefully before applying for the course: 
 
Placement Locations: While we consider your current residential address when allocating placements, local placements are not guaranteed. It is essential to keep your address up to date in MyEnrolment, as inaccurate information may result in a placement that requires extended travel. 
 
Travel and Costs: You should be prepared to travel to your allocated placement, which may be outside your immediate local area. You will require access to reliable transport to complete shifts that may occur during mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends. You are responsible for organising and covering any associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and related expenses. 
 
Fit-to-Practice Requirements: Before attending any placement, you must meet mandatory compliance requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, immunisations (as per the Australian National Immunisation Program), mask-fit testing, First Aid and CPR certification and National Police Certificate checks. 
 
More detailed information on WIL is available on the Faculty WIL page. 

Students will choose from the following specialisations:

  • Biomedical/Medical Laboratory Science
  • Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology
  • Exercise Science and Psychological Science
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Osteopathic Studies.

Please note, not all specialisations are available at all locations. Not all units are available online.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Term 1, Term 3 N/A N/A
Gold Coast Term 1, Term 3 N/A N/A
Lismore Term 1, Term 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature to the Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health must have an assessable entry qualification from a country where English is the main language and where the medium of instruction for that qualification was English, or have completed an International English Language Test (or equivalent) with specialisations requiring:

  • A minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each subtest (or equivalent).

EXCEPT for the Biomedical and Medical Laboratory Science Specialisation which requires:

  • A minimum overall score of 5.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each subtest, except for writing with a minimum score of 5.5 (or equivalent).

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall5.5
Writingminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.0
Speakingminimum 5.0
Listeningminimum 5.0

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 1 specialisation in:

  • Biomedical and Medical Laboratory Science; or
  • Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology; or
  • Exercise Science and Psychological Science; or
  • Occupational Therapy; or
  • Osteopathic Studies.

Course structure

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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

Note 4
Students must enrol into the SCU College unit HLTH1001 -  Introduction to Science for Health Professions in their first term of study. Use the unit availability below to determine course progression.
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in SCIN1001 - Nature of Science.
BIOL1006 Introduction to Medical Science
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Enrolment information This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that requires students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL and you will not be permitted to continue in this unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/health/work-integrated-learning. Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2,5
Term2,5
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term2,5
Term2,5
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time.
CHEM1001 Chemistry
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
National Marine Science Centre Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Enrolment information There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for Online students that will be held on the Lismore Campus (Terms 2 and 4) or the National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour (Term 2 only). Please refer to http://scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
Summer Term
Term3
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisites [173970] HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology]
BIOL2007 Biochemistry
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Pre-requisites HBIO1010 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology OR VTEC1001 - Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists
HLTH1009 Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social Sciences
Term1,3,4
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3,4
Term1,3,4
Gold Coast
Term1,3,4
Term1,3,4
Lismore
Term3,4
Term3,4
Online
Term1,4
N/A

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

Note 4
Students must enrol into the SCU College units EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in Your Discipline and HLTH1001 -  Introduction to Science for Health Professions. Use the unit availability below to determine course progression.
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolling in SCIN1001 - Nature of Science.
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2,5
Term2,5
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term2,5
Term2,5
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time.
HBIO1006 Growth and Development
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
Summer Term
Term3
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisites [173970] HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology]
NUTR1001 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
Term2,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term2,3
Term2,3
HBIO2001 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
Term4
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisites [173970] HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology]
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.
HLTH2002 Exercise Physiology
Term4
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Lismore
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisites [173970] HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology]
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

Note 4
Students must enrol into the SCU College unit EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in Your Discipline in their first term of study. Use the unit availability below to determine course progression.
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HLTH1008 Physical Activity for Health
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Lismore
Term1
Term1
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2,5
Term2,5
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term2,5
Term2,5
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time.
PSYC1002 Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
NUTR1001 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
Term2,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term2,3
Term2,3
PSYC1001 Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
PSYC1009 Introducing Health Psychology
Term2,3,4
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2,4
Term2,4
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,3,4
Term2,3,4
PSYC1010 Positive Psychology
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

Note 4
Students must enrol into the SCU College unit EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in Your Discipline in their first term of study. Use the unit availability below to determine course progression.
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
OCCU1001 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2,5
Term2,5
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term2,5
Term2,5
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time.
OCCU2005 Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions
Term2
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisites OCCU1001 - Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
Summer Term
Term3
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisites [173970] HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology]
HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
Term3,4
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3,4
Term3,4
Gold Coast
Term3,4
Term3,4
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3,4
Term3,4
Enrolment information This unit contains content on mental health and psychological trauma which may be triggering for some students. Please consider this when enrolling in the unit. Due to the nature of the unit content, on-campus students are encouraged to enrol into the on-campus offering of this unit.
HLTH1009 Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social Sciences
Term1,3,4
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3,4
Term1,3,4
Gold Coast
Term1,3,4
Term1,3,4
Lismore
Term3,4
Term3,4
Online
Term1,4
N/A
INDG2001 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

Note 4
Students must enrol into the SCU College unit EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in Your Discipline in their first term of study. Use the unit availability below to determine course progression.
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
HLTH1006 Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
Term1,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1,5
Term1,5
Gold Coast
Term1,5
Term1,5
Lismore
Term1,5
Term1,5
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2,5
Term2,5
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term2,5
Term2,5
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time.
OSTP1001 Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Pre-requisites Must have completed or be currently enrolled in HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
Summer Term
Term3
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Pre-requisites [173970] HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology]
OSTP2004 Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2
Dual Term3
12 Note 2, Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term3
Dual Term3
Pre-requisites OSTP1001 - Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1; AND HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology AND have completed or currently enrolled in HBIO1010 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time. This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that requires students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL and you will not be permitted to continue in this unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/health/work-integrated-learning.
BIOL2007 Biochemistry
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Pre-requisites HBIO1010 - Integrated Anatomy and Physiology OR VTEC1001 - Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technologists
OSTP2001 Osteopathic Science I
Term4
12 Note 3
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Pre-requisites HBIO1009 - Introductory Anatomy and Physiology AND OSTP1001 - Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1
Enrolment information Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7 which will require attendance on-campus. Details will be provided closer to the time.

Note 1:

Please note not all specialisations are available at all locations.

Note 2:

This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Please refer to the unit details for more information.

Note 3:

This unit has a Prerequisite. Please refer to the unit details for more information.

Note 4:

Please note not all units are available Online.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Specialisations

 Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
BIOL1006 Introduction to Medical Science
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
CHEM1001 Chemistry
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3
BIOL2007 Biochemistry
HLTH1009 Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social Sciences

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
HBIO1006 Growth and Development
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3
NUTR1001 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
HBIO2001 Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy Note 3
HLTH2002 Exercise Physiology Note 3

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HLTH1008 Physical Activity for Health
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
PSYC1002 Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
NUTR1001 Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
PSYC1001 Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
PSYC1009 Introducing Health Psychology
PSYC1010 Positive Psychology

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
OCCU1001 Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
OCCU2005 Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions Note 3
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3
HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
HLTH1009 Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social Sciences
INDG2001 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HLTH1006 Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
OSTP1001 Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
OSTP2004 Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2 Note 2
BIOL2007 Biochemistry
OSTP2001 Osteopathic Science I