Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
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.
This course is offered through SCU College. Additional support through workshops to develop academic and study skills is available to all SCU College students.
Students select a specialisation of study to prepare them for further study in one of the following disciplines: sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychological science, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, naturopathy or nursing.
If you are interested in studying online, please note the following:
Additional points to note:
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.
This course is offered through SCU College. Additional support through workshops to develop academic and study skills is available to all SCU College students.
Students select a specialisation of study to prepare them for further study in one of the following disciplines: sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychological science, biomedical science, osteopathic studies, naturopathy or nursing.
If you are interested in studying online, please note the following:
Additional points to note:
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Speech Pathology Specialisation:
Naturopathic Studies Specialisation:
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
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 5.5 |
| Reading | 5.0 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.0 |
| Speaking | 5.0 |
Students select a specialisation of study to prepare them for further study in one of the following disciplines: nursing, sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychological science, biomedical science, naturopathy or osteopathic studies.
If you are interested in studying online, please note:
In addition:
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 3 |
| Online | Session 1 |
If you are interested in studying online, please note:
In addition:
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Session 1, Session 3 | $28,800 ($3,600 per unit) | 0101136 |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Health, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
Requirements following completion of the Diploma:
Nursing Specialisation:
Graduates of the course in this specialisation who have an Academic IELTS 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Nursing (BN) at Southern Cross University. To be accepted into the BN, applicants need to meet the English Language standards specified by NMBA registration standards at: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx in order to meet the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) accreditation standards.
If you intend to enrol into the Bachelor of Nursing at Southern Cross University, you will need to study the Health Assessment unit in Session 3 and it will be necessary for you to be fully compliant for professional experience placement prior to enrolment into the degree. See the Faculty of Health professional experience page for further information.
Speech Pathology Specialisation:
Graduates of the course in this specialisation who have an Academic IELTS 8.0 (or equivalent), with no band less than 8.0, qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University. Up to 8 units of advanced standing is included in this pathway.
Other Specialisations (except for Biomedical Science and Psychological Science):
Graduates of the course in the Allied Health specialisations qualify for direct entry into the relevant Bachelor course at Southern Cross University. Up to 8 units of advanced standing is included in this pathway. However, graduates of the linked Bachelor courses must provide evidence of an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, in order to gain professional registration.
Evidence of compliance for Placement must be provided prior to any professional experience placement and some compliance requirements can take up to 4 months to fulfil. Please see the Faculty of Health professional experience page for more information.
Naturopathic Studies Specialisation:
Graduates of the course in the Naturopathic Studies Specialisation qualify for direct entry into the Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Lifestyle) at Southern Cross University. Up to 8 units of advanced standing is included in this pathway.
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Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
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| PBHL1001 | The Australian Health Care System | Session2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT2001 | Introduction to Evidence for Health Science Practitioners | Session1,2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1008 | Human Physiology II | Session2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PBHL1001 | The Australian Health Care System | Session2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| INDG2001 | Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Term2,4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PHYS1002 | Introductory Physics and Maths for Health Sciences | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1001 | Introduction to Psychology I | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1005 | Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1002 | Introduction to Psychology II | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PSYC1004 | Introduction to Psychological Investigation | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PBHL1001 | The Australian Health Care System | Session2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT2002 | Quantitative Methods in Psychology | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NURS1003 | The Discipline of Nursing | Session1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NURS2003 | Nursing and Lifespan Health | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NURS1004 | Narratives of Health and Illness | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1008 | Human Physiology II | Session2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL1004 | Biological Chemistry and Human Metabolism | Session2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1008 | Human Physiology II | Session2,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HBIO1001 | Human Anatomy | Session1,3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Note 1: | This Specialisation is offered at the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses and Online. |
| Note 2: | This Specialisation is only offered at the Gold Coast campus. |
| Note 3: | This Specialisation is only offered at the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses. Students who are planning to follow the Indigenous Health Major in the Bachelor of OT are advised to enrol in INDG2011 |
| Note 4: | This Specialisation is offered at the Gold Coast, Lismore, and Coffs Harbour campuses. |
| Note 5: | This Specialisation is offered at both the Gold Coast and Lismore campuses. |
| Note 6: | This Specialisation is only offered at the Gold Coast campus. International students must enrol in this Specialisation in Session 3 only. |
| Note 7: | This unit is only offered at the Lismore campus. |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
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Exercise specialised knowledge to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined health settings. |
Uses creative thinking and problem-solving skills to respond to challenges in defined health settings. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined health settings. |
Demonstrate specialised theoretical and technical knowledge and skills of health and social sciences within applicable paraprofessional contexts. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined health contexts. |
Communicate information, concepts, and solutions with demonstrable academic skills and academic integrity awareness, individually and/or in a team. |
Communicate with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined health contexts. |
Assessment tasks vary from unit to unit and can include essays, reports, audio or video presentations, class participation, individual and group work, online quizzes, case analyses, and examinations. Assessment items are in accordance with learning outcomes and designed to ensure that all the graduate attributes are assessed throughout the course. The performance criteria, grading standards and due dates for assessment tasks are included in each Unit Information Guide. Students receive timely feedback on their assessment submissions.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Please note that online study in this course may require some units to be completed on campus.
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.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Health guarantees entry and 7 units of credit towards a linked Southern Cross degree in Bachelor of Nursing. Please note duration of the Diploma of Health plus a Bachelor of Nursing may take longer than 3 years depending on unit availabilities.
Please note that not all units are offered online in health sciences. Please check the specialisation you are interested in for more details about where the units are offered. Psychological Science is the only specialisation offered entirely online. If you are interested in continuing onto a Bachelor degree, check the individual courses for details about where they are offered.
Graduates who proceed to one of the pathway degrees will have a range of career opportunities in their chosen fields.
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