Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months)

Swinburne University of Technology

About

The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree.

The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

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Structure

rovides a credit-bearing pathway into a selection of health science-related bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising:

  • 7 core units (87.5 credit points)
  • 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.

Units of study

Introduction to anatomy and physiology (BIO10007)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)

Psychology fundamentals (PSY10006) *

Statistics 101 (STA10008)

Health and disease (BIO20009)

Health science 1 (HEA10002)

Introduction to digital health (HEA10005)

Introduction to biology (BIO10006)

Applied communication (COM10009)

Indigenous Studies (INS10003) **

Scientific cultural innovation (SOC10001)

Sports & exercise science 101 (SPH10002)

Students choosing to progress to Bachelor of Psychology may need to repeat this unit for accreditation within their degree.

** Available at Nawaloka

Entry requirements

Successful completion of:

  • the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, including applications via the 2021 Early Entry Program – range of criteria with school recommendation. Head here for more info on this program and the VTAC code associated with this entry pathway.
  • completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates IV (completed), Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees).
  • VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.
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Learning outcomes

This course prepares the student to work in a range of roles under supervision within the health care sector.

  • develop critical analysis skills to enable effective communication in workplace and academic environments
  • develop and display the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • think logically and creatively within the health science context
  • conduct research and present findings in both written and oral formats
  • apply mathematical and statistical techniques to a range of scientific applications
  • understand the core principles of health science theory, research and practice.

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