Diploma of Science - Health Studies
Edith Cowan College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 01312J
This program will introduce students to the biological, social and cultural elements involved in health care. It is specially designed for students who wish to major in Nursing, Biomedical Science or Psychology. These units are the same as those offered by Edith Cowan University across a number of their Science programs. On successful completion students will be eligible for entry into the relevant bachelor degree at ECU with credits applied for the units studied in the Diploma (number of credits granted will depend on course stream).
Structure
8 units of study over 2 or 3 trimesters.
Subjects
- Health studies
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Or mature age entry
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEFL compulsory for Nursing stream for international students)
Study pathways
Graduates can choose to enter the Bachelor of Science - Psychology (up to 8 credits), Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science (up to 6 credits), Bachelor of Science - Nursing (7 credits), Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (up to 8 credits) at Edith Cowan University.
