Diploma of Health Science

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.

Core Units(3 units) - 30cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.

HSC132

SWK102

HSC230

Specialist Elective(5 units) - 50cp

Specialist 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 SBI173 Microbiology SPH141 Concepts of Physics MLS245 Medical Biochemistry

HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies HSC203 Indigenous Health Perspectives HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management MAN204 Project Management SWK312 Social Research Methods

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

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.