UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Health Science
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Health Science at Charles Darwin University equips students with essential skills and knowledge applicable to the Australian health care system, covering health promotion, effective communication and cultural safety in healthcare, with content focused on improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. Graduates are well-prepared for further study, with completed units aligning with higher education pathways in fields such as occupational therapy, public health and nutrition. Graduates may work in health promotion, primary and community health centres, non-government organisations, social services, and project or therapy support roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core Units (4 units): Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- Introduction to Health Promotion
- Perspectives of First Nations Health
- General Elective Units (4 units): Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Introduction to Psychology A
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Foundations of Public Health
- Foundations of Data Science
- Introduction to Business Law
- Introduction to Management
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Cellular Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Introduction to Psychology A
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Introduction to Psychology A
- Ethics in Health Care
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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