Diploma of Health Science
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00300K
Launch your career in health. Our Diploma of Health Science provides 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. Choose electives from the fields of allied health, chiropractic studies or health services management.
Subjects
- HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
- SWK102 Communication Skills
- HSC220 Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction (replaces HSC230 from 2021)
- HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
- SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
- HSC112 Basics of Epidemiology
- MAN204 Project Management
- SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
- SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
- SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals (replaces SBI182 from S2 2022 and SBI173 from 2021)
- SPH141 Concepts of Physics
- SBI150 Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245 Medical Biochemistry from 2021)
- HSC121 Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- HSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)
- HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management
- MAN204 Project Management
- SWK312 Social Research Methods
Standard entry requirements
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 III 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 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $32,352 | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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