UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Health (Higher Education)
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Health (Higher Education) is designed as a launchpad for students without a direct pathway into university-level health study, whether their eventual goal is nursing, midwifery, psychology, allied health or exercise science. It covers the fundamentals of health and wellbeing alongside the academic and professional skills universities expect, delivered flexibly with strong support from experienced educators. Students learn how health practice draws on evidence and start developing the professional communication skills needed to progress into a full health degree.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Semester 1Academic Writing15 credit pointsFASTP1015Introduction to Tertiary Studies15 credit pointsFASTP1011Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 115 credit pointsNURBN1111ElectiveSemester 2Elective
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
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Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Admission criteria for applicants currently year 12 and recent secondary graduates (past two years)This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English (EAL) or Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English other than EAL.Admission criteria for applications with Higher Education studyPrevious higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST).Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training studyCompulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Admission criteria for applications with work and life experienceApplicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST). Applicants who have not met the entry criteria through their academic studies can have their work experience considered. Applicants need to have completed secondary school and have at least 2 years FTE work experience.
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