Diploma of 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.This course is delivered in two trimesters at full-time or equivalent.

The Diploma of Health is also transferable into a Bachelor of Health Studies.

Diploma of Health (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 3 credit points as follows

• 9487 - Academic English - 3 cp, Level 1

Restricted Choice - Must select 1 of the following

• Select an option based on the course you want to enter
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 9279 - Introduction to Food Science - 3 cp, Level 1 9280 - Introductory Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10298 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1
• Bachelor of Public Health - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 8576 - Health Patterns of Disease - 3 cp, Level 2 9829 - Introduction to Health - 3 cp, Level 1 10076 - Public Health Systems and Policy - 3 cp, Level 1 10298 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1
• Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 6529 - Systemic Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 8338 - Human Growth and Development - 3 cp, Level 1 9808 - Regional Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 10298 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology - 21 credit points as follows Required - Must pass 15 credit points as follows 4310 - Psychology 102 - 3 cp, Level 1 5258 - Counselling Communication - 3 cp, Level 1 11398 - Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences - 3 cp, Level 1 11399 - Understanding People and Behaviour - 3 cp, Level 1 11474 - Professional Orientation (Psychology) - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 5549 - Intro to Counselling Theory & Principles - 3 cp, Level 1 8778 - Forensic Science 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 11257 - Law and Society - 3 cp, Level 1
• Bachelor of Human Nutrition - Must pass 21 credit points as follows 8772 - Biology 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 8773 - Chemistry 1 - 3 cp, Level 1 8774 - Introduction to Biology - 3 cp, Level 1 8775 - Introduction to Chemistry - 3 cp, Level 1 9279 - Introduction to Food Science - 3 cp, Level 1 9280 - Introductory Nutrition - 3 cp, Level 1 11400 - Professional Orientation (Health) - 3 cp, Level 1 Note:Students wishing to enter the B Human Nutrition will receive 18 credit points of advanced standing based on successful completion of the Diploma of Health.

Admission Requirements

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 met the English language proficiency requirements.-TOEFL 550 (Paper) or 213 (Computer) with a 4.00 TWE/Essay rating or 79 (Internet - based) with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 16 in Speaking- HKCEE English Syllabus 'B' C- ACT Year 12 Certificate B grade average in an English subject

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.