Diploma of Health Science
Course
In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne (Australia)
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 2,515
Description
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Intermediate
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1 Year
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A Diploma of Health Science provides the foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences needed for further study in Complementary Medicine and Public Health. Thus course covers the functions of the human body and introduces you to a broad range of specialisation and elective subjects that allow you to tailor the course to suit your career goals. Graduate with the academic knowledge and practical skills for further study in Health or embark on a rewarding career in the broader complementary medicine and healthcare industries.
Throughout the course, you will learn how the human body functions at a biological and physiological level as well as the core concepts of evidence-based practice. Offering a range of specialisation and elective subjects, this course can be tailored to suit your career goals or prepare you for further study, with units in Digital Health, Complementary Medicine, Public Health, Nutrition, Counselling, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, among others.
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About this course
Understand the core principles of biological and social sciences.
Explore how the body functions and maintains health in different environments.
Develop an understanding of health theories and initiatives to improve outcomes.
Refine your research skills, focusing on the importance of evidence-based practice.
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. This diploma 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.
Career paths
Clinic Administrator
Community Health Educator
Pharmacy Assistant
Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure long-term success in your career. Our academics are highly qualified and will support you in every step of your study.
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Subjects
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Public
- Healthcare
- Biological Foundations
Course programme
International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.
International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year).
Core
4 Core subjects
- Biological Foundations | BFD105A
- Human Structure & Physiology 1 | HSP101A
- Evidence-based Practice | EBP107A
- Human Structure & Physiology 2 | HSP102A
Choose 1 specialisation subject from below:
- Understanding Health | HWEL2002
- Complementary Medicine Foundations | CMF105
- Foundations of Public Health | PUBH2000
Choose 3 elective subjects from below:
- Human Nutrition 1 | NUTR2001A
- Counselling & Communication Skills | CCS103
- Food Science, Systems and Policy | NUTR2004A
- Botany & Herbal Manufacturing | BHM106
- Chinese Medicine Foundations | CMF101
- Healthcare in the Digital World | HDW204
- Lifespan Nutrition | NUTR2005A
- Human Nutrition 2 | NUTR2002A
- Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Pattern Differentiation | CMD102
- Disease Prevention | HWEL2003A
Additional information
Diploma of Health Science
*Indicative price
Original amount in USD:
$ 2,515