Course Level

Diploma

CRICOS

118220H

Diploma of Health Science

The Diploma of Health Science equips you with essential skills and knowledge applicable to the Australian health care system. Students will learn about health promotion, effective communication, and cultural safety in healthcare with content focused on improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Graduates are well-prepared for further studies, with completed units aligning with higher education pathways in fields such as occupational therapy, public health, or nutrition at Charles Darwin University. This program ensures you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the health sector.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Casuarina

Full-time - 1 years

N/A
N/A

CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

Part-time - 2 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

The Diploma of Health Science provides a selection of core units providing skills and knowledge across health promotion, culturally inclusive practice, the Australian health care system and it's polices. With flexible delivery presenting internal and external study options, students can pursue units which provide a pathway into the following courses: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Public Health, Bachelor of Health Service Management, and, Bachelor of Health Science/Master's of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology and Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition.

Entry requirements

  • Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
  • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.
  • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.
  • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal.
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
  • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades, School recommendation program.
  • After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.