Diploma of Health Science
The Diploma of Health Science is a versatile one-year diploma 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.
Campus Information
Sydney
Sydney is home to stunning beaches surrounded by natural beauty. Sydney is Australia’s largest city,
Flinders street campus (Melbourne)
Known for its varied and dynamic culture, Melbourne (the capital city of Victoria) is rated as Australia’s best and most liveable city for students.
Brisbane
Enjoy the beach all year long in Brisbane where the sub-tropical weather makes for pleasant winter days and an average 300 days of sunshine year round.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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. The Diploma of Health Science 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: $55,685 - $70,000 - Program Assistant in Aged Care
Average salary: $51,671 - $54,162 - Retail Assistant in Nutrition
Average salary: $53,567 - $75,000 - Medical Practice Coordinator
Average salary: $63,707 - $80,000 - Marketing Representative
Average salary: $69,375 - $76,950 - Product Development Assistant
Average salary: $48,827 - $82,300
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Before you begin your application to study as a international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5, 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent
OR - Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
- Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent.
OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 099640E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
29330 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A