La Trobe University
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Whether you want to do further study or start work straight away, this diploma is a great entry point. Learn the basics of health sciences, from human structure and function to health data. Earn up to 1 year's course credit for the bachelor's degree.
Successful completion of two of the following Open Access Pathway subjects: PHE1UHW Understanding health and wellbeing, PAM1HSF Human structure and function, STM1001 Making sense of data. Alternatively, demonstrate proficiency equivalent to Year 12 prerequisites or satisfy the academic requirements by completing the STAT multiple choice test.
Students must complete 8 subjects (120 credit points) including 5 core subjects and 3 elective subjects. Elective subjects can be chosen from a range of health sciences streams including digital health, environmental health, health promotion, health and wellbeing, psychological science, public health, and rehabilitation counselling.
La Trobe University is the third university established in Victoria and has a diverse community of more than 38,000 students and staff. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and research prepares students to make a bold and positive impact in today's global community.
Graduates of the Diploma in Health Sciences can pursue entry-level healthcare roles in a wide range of sectors such as medical assistant, retail or pharmacy assistant, aged care program assistant, health policy assistant, and health promotion or marketing assistant. The diploma also provides a pathway into second year of La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences.
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