Diploma of Health Science
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00300K
The Diploma of Health Science will provide you with a range of skills and knowledge applicable to the Australian health care system, including health promotion, communication skills and cultural safety in healthcare. Graduates have the opportunity to access entry level health related roles across health services and organisations. Employment options include roles as health administrators, health promotion or public health workers.
Structure
The Diploma of Health Science provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Public Health and Bachelor of Health Science/Masters of Occupational Therapy.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(3 units)30cp Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below. HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion SWK102 Communication Skills HSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021) Specialist Elective(5 units)50cpSpecialist Elective Units totalling 50 credit points selected from the following specialist elective streams: ALLIED HEALTH HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology MAN204 Project Management CHIROPRACTIC STUDIES SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021) SPH141 Concepts of Physics SBI150 Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245 Medical Biochemistry from 2021) HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies HSC203 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (new title from 2021) HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management MAN204 Project Management SWK312 Social Research Methods 80cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.Course Changes - 2021Please note the following course structure changes:HSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction has replaced HSC230 Cultural Safety in Health from 2021. Students have completed HSC230 do not need to complete HSC220.MLS245 Medical Biochemistry has been replaced by SBI150 Cellular Biology under the Chiropractic Studies specialisation.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard 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 IV 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 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | International: $30,240 | No |
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