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Diploma of Health and Human Sciences

Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    DipHlthHuSc

  • Course code

    2125160

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Build the foundations for a meaningful career in health with the Diploma of Health and Human Sciences.  
 
If you aspire to transform the lives of others through quality care, the Diploma of Health and Human Sciences will provide you with the knowledge, support and confidence to continue further studies in your chosen health field. 
 
You will tailor your studies by choosing a specialisation in community welfare, counselling, psychological sciences, naturopathic studies or nursing. 
 
The Diploma of Health and Human Sciences is a pathway into a range of linked community 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 health or human science settings.

GA2: Creativity

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

GA3: Ethical practice

Apply ethical & sustainable values & practices within defined health or human science contexts.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Exercise judgement to identify problems & contribute to their solutions in defined health or human science settings.

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

GA5: Lifelong learning

Demonstrate responsibility & accountability for own learning & work in defined health or human science contexts.

GA6: Communication and social skills

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

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined health or human science contexts.

This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the Naturopathic Studies specialisation only and provides students with about 8 hours of experience. 
 
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:

  • Nursing
  • Counselling
  • Community Welfare
  • Psychological Sciences
  • Naturopathic Medicine.

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 N/A N/A
Online 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 Health and Human Sciences 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:

Counselling and Psychological Science specialisations requiring:

  • 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).

Community Welfare and Naturopathic Studies specialisations requiring:

  • A minimum overall score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each subtest (or equivalent).

Nursing specialisation requiring:

  • A minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each subtest (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 Health and Human Sciences, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 1 specialisation in:

  • Community Welfare; or
  • Counselling; or
  • Naturopathic Studies; or
  • Nursing; or
  • Psychological Sciences

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 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
1 unit from: POLT1001 -  Australian Politics OR SOCI1001 -  Introduction to Sociology
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
WELF1001 Introduction to Social Welfare
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
SOCI1005 Social Policy
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
WELF1002 Community Development
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
WELF1003 Counselling Theory and Practice
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
Enrolment information All students are required to meet compulsory participation requirements to pass the unit. Gold Coast students must attend weekly on-campus tutorials. Online students must attend a 3-day on-campus residential (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday to Sunday inclusive) at either the Coffs Harbour (week 2), Gold Coast (week 3) or Lismore (week 4) campus. A record of attendance will be kept at all tutorials and residentials.

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
COUN1001 Counselling Skills 1
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
Enrolment information All students are required to meet compulsory participation requirements to pass the unit. Online students must attend a 2-day on-campus residential.
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
COUN1002 Ethical Issues in Practice
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
Term2
COUN1003 Case Conceptualisation
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3
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.
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,4
Term2,4
Lismore
Term2,4
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
WELF1003 Counselling Theory and Practice
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
Enrolment information All students are required to meet compulsory participation requirements to pass the unit. Gold Coast students must attend weekly on-campus tutorials. Online students must attend a 3-day on-campus residential (8:30 am to 4:30 pm Friday to Sunday inclusive) at either the Coffs Harbour (week 2), Gold Coast (week 3) or Lismore (week 4) campus. A record of attendance will be kept at all tutorials and residentials.

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
PSYC1005 Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1
Term1
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
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
PSYC1001 Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term3
Term3
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
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.
PSYC1010 Positive Psychology
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term4
Term4
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Online
Term4
Term4
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.

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 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
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.
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
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]
NATM2004 Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Foundations
Term3
12 Note 2
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Lismore
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
Term3
Enrolment information Students are required to attend scheduled classes and participate in online activities. Students will be required to attend on-campus classes and complete 8 observational clinical placement hours. 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
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

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.
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.
NURS1005 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
Summer Term
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Summer Term
Term2
Summer Term
Term2
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2
Summer Term
Term2
Lismore
Summer Term
Term2
Summer Term
Term2
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
HLTH1007 Foundations of Clinical Practice
Summer Term
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
Lismore
Summer Term
Term3
Summer Term
Term3
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
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.

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
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
CRTV1002 Create: Innovate: Change
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
WELF1001 Introduction to Social Welfare
SOCI1005 Social Policy
WELF1003 Counselling Theory and Practice
WELF1002 Community Development
Select One (1) of the following units:
POLT1001 Australian Politics
SOCI1001 Introduction to Sociology

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
COUN1001 Counselling Skills 1
PSYC1002 Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
COUN1002 Ethical Issues in Practice
INDG1001 Indigenous World-Views
COUN1003 Case Conceptualisation
HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
WELF1003 Counselling Theory and Practice

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
PSYC1005 Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology
PSYC1002 Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
PSYC1009 Introducing Health Psychology
PSYC1001 Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
PSYC1010 Positive Psychology
HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
INDG2001 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
HBIO1010 Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3
NATM2004 Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Foundations Note 2
BIOL2007 Biochemistry
PSYC1009 Introducing Health Psychology

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
HLTH1001 Introduction to Science for Health Professions
HLTH1006 Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
NURS1005 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
HLTH1007 Foundations of Clinical Practice
INDG2001 Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health