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Diploma of Health

Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

  • Location

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    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.

  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    DipH

  • Course code

    2125150

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

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.

Course Learning Outcome

Exercise critical judgment and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined health settings

Exercise critical judgment and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined health settings

Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined health settings

Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts within the field of health.

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined health contexts.

Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspective's within defined health contexts.

Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspective's within defined health contexts.

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.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Coffs Harbour Session 1 N/A N/A
Gold Coast Session 1 , Session 2 N/A N/A
Online Session 1 , Session 2 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.

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Health, students must complete the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points) from one Stream.

Entry 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

Language requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Health, students must complete the equivalent of 8 core units (96 credit points) from one Stream.

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 Level of learning Notes
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
MAT71004 -  Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
CUL00408 -  Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
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)

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning 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.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Please note not all units are available Online. Students should select 1 Stream from the following:

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
Select one of the two units below:
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
OR
SOC72001 Aboriginal Social Realities Intermediate
Note 3

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
Note 6

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
Note 6

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
Note 4

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
HEA10001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions Introductory
BIO01302 Human Anatomy Introductory
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
PHY71030 Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
PHA00315 Introductory Pharmacology Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
Note 2

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
CMM71001 Health Promotion and Wellness Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
BIO71003 Human Physiology II Introductory
Note 5

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BHS11002 Introduction to Psychology II Introductory
BHS11003 Introduction to Psychological Investigation Introductory
CMM10580 The Australian Health Care System Introductory
University wide elective (introductory level)
Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
BIO71002 Human Physiology I Introductory
MAT71004 Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners Introductory
CUL00408 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples Intermediate
Select one of the two units below:
NUT00214 Food and Nutrition in Health Introductory
OR
SOC72001 Aboriginal Social Realities Intermediate