Program Overview

Nursing, naturopathy, sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, biomedical science, osteopathic studies …there are so many career paths in health.

If you're uncertain about which one is right for you, our Diploma of Health can provide the clarity you need for your future as a health professional.

Graduates can seek professional outcomes in several areas, including as allied health assistants, personal care assistants, lab assistants, and case workers. This Diploma is also an ideal pathway towards further study at Southern Cross University and provides guaranteed entry to a range of Bachelor degrees.

Course Content

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	PSYC1003	Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	STAT2001	Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
	INDG2001	Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
Select one of the two units below:
	NUTR1001	Food and Nutrition in Health
OR
	INDG2011	Aboriginal Social Realities

Podiatry and Pedorthics Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	PSYC1003	Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	PBHL1001	The Australian Health Care System
	STAT2001	Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II

Speech Pathology Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	PSYC1003	Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	PBHL1001	The Australian Health Care System
	STAT2001	Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
	INDG2001	Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples

Sport and Exercise Science Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	PSYC1006	Principles of Behaviour in Physical Activity
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	STAT2001	Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
	NUTR1001	Food and Nutrition in Health
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II

Biomedical Science Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	CHEM1002	Chemistry for Health Sciences
	PHYS1002	Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences
	CHEM2002	Organic Chemistry
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II

Osteopathic Studies Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	PSYC1003	Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	PBHL1002	Health Promotion and Wellness
	STAT2001	Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II

Psychological Science Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	PSYC1001	Introduction to Psychology I
	PSYC1005	Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology
	PSYC1002	Introduction to Psychology II
	PSYC1004	Introduction to Psychological Investigation
	PBHL1001	The Australian Health Care System
	STAT2002	Quantitative Methods in Psychology

Nursing Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	NURS1003	The Discipline of Nursing
	NURS1002	Essentials of Nursing and Care
	HBIO1005	Intermediate Anatomy and Physiology
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II
	NURS2003	Nursing and Lifespan Health
	NURS1004	Narratives of Health and Illness

Naturopathic Studies Specialisation

	Unit Code	Unit Title
	EDUC1001	Language and Learning in your Discipline
	HLTH1001	Introduction to Science for Health Professions
	HBIO1001	Human Anatomy
	HBIO1007	Human Physiology I
	HBIO1008	Human Physiology II
	BIOL1004	Biological Chemistry and Human Metabolism
	PSYC1003	Psychology and Sociology for Health Sciences
	NATM2004	Professional Contexts in Naturopathic Medicine 1: Foundations

Entry Requirement
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Health, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 8 units (96 credit points) from one of the following specialisations: Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and Pedorthics, Speech Pathology, Sport and Exercise Science, Biomedical Science, Osteopathic Studies, Psychological Science, Nursing, and Naturopathic Studies.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Overall Score 5.5
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $28,800
Career Prospect
Graduates of the Diploma of Health can seek professional work in a range of health professions including as allied health assistants, personal care assistants, disability support workers, case workers, and lab assistants.

The Diploma is also a pathway into a range of Bachelor degrees. Successful completion of the Diploma of Health guarantees entry and up to 8 units of credit (depending on the specialisation taken) towards a linked Southern Cross Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), or a Bachelor of Psychological Science. Please note duration of Diploma plus a linked Bachelor degree may vary depending on unit availabilities.

Cost Of Studying At Southern Cross University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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