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Diploma of Health (358JA.4)
University of Canberra
Australia
University of Canberra BRUCE Australian Capital Territory 2617
Overview
Kick-start your career in health
Are you interested in pursuing a career in health? Our Diploma in Health at the University of Canberra is designed as a pathway into a range of health-related degrees such as Health Administration, Health Promotion, Public Health or Sports Administration. With a variety of employment opportunities available in both health and community organisations, studying a Diploma in Health will provide you with the skills to succeed in an ever-valuable industry.
Study a Diploma in Health at UC and you will:
- evelop an awareness of core health principles to contemporary health issues.
- understand and apply effective basic technical and communication skills for health professionals.
- develop relevant skills for further learning in a variety of health disciplines.
- gain skills in critical thinking and analysis of information in a health care context.
Course specific information
This course is delivered in two semesters full-time or equivalent.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration52 Weeks
- Intake29 July 2024
- Study Typecampus
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Campuses
Canberra, Bruce
Australian Capital Territory ( Inc. Canberra )
Kirrinari St, Bruce, 2617
Course Structure
Course duration
Standard 2 semesters full-time or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Develop tertiary level skills including the capacity to work effectively in groups. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways. |
| Develop technical and communication skills for health professionals. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways. |
| Understand the fundamental concepts in health care and apply these skills and knowledge in various settings. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways. |
| Develop critical thinking and analysis relating to a health care context. |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Health | DipHealth |
Alternative exits
Depending on unit selection, the Diploma of Health is subsumable into the Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement), Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact University of Canberra College, Phone +61 2 6201 2961 or Email ucc.studentservices@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Career Outcomes
Study opportunities
On finishing your diploma you can enter directly into 2nd year of a:
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Studies)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Academic
Normal UC requirements for admission to a Diploma course. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on the UC website) are deemed to have
Entry Requirement
An overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 5.5, with no band score below 5.5. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 46 with: R: 8; L: 7; S: 16; W: 18; Pearson Test of Academic English: 42 with no skill score below 42; Cambridge English Scale: 162 with no sub-score below 162: Occupational English Test: No grade lower than 'D' in any of the sub-tests.
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