The Diploma of Health Science is a versatile one-year degree offering foundational knowledge in biological and social sciences. With a range of electives and specialisations available in public health, naturopathy, nutrition, Chinese medicine and more, you can tailor your study to fit your career goals.

Throughout the course, you will learn how the human body functions as well as core concepts in chemistry and evidence-based practice. Jump straight into the workforce with this qualification or pursue further study in Natural Therapies or Public Health through our pathways program.

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

• Core

• Electives

• Specialisations

Requirements

These four core subjects and one specialisation subject from specialisation tab must be completed. Additionally you're required to select three elective subjects from the electives tab.

Core subjects

• Biological Foundations | BFD105A

• Human Structure & Physiology 1 | HSP101A

• Evidence-based Practice | EBP107A

• Human Structure & Physiology 2 | HSP102A

Graduate with the academic and practical skills for further study in a more specialised field or step into a rewarding career in the broad complementary medicine and healthcare industries. This diploma can help you find work in areas as varied as public or community health, recipe or product development, retail or sales of health and wellbeing products, and content creation for health organisations.

Potential career paths

• Pharmacy Assistant
  Average salary: $56,326 – $68,636
• Program Assistant in Aged Care
  Average salary: $50,781 - $52,781
• Retail Assistant in Nutrition
  Average salary: $51,870 - $77,103
• Medical Practice Coordinator
  Average salary: $63,707 - $63,707
• Marketing Representative
  Average salary: $67,250 - $70,900
• Product Development Assistant
  Average salary: $60,000 - $85,500

Australian Year 12 or equivalent

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.