UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Health Science
Torrens University Australia, Multi-campus, national, Australia
About this program
The one-year diploma runs four core subjects, one specialisation and three electives, giving a broad foundation in biological and social sciences (Biological Foundations, Human Structure and Physiology 1 and 2, Evidence-based Practice) before students specialise toward nutrition, naturopathy, Chinese medicine or public health.
Elective subjects cover Chinese medicine foundations and diagnosis, botany and herbal manufacturing, complementary medicine foundations, and applied nutrition subjects, functioning as a pathway into Torrens' Natural Therapies or Public Health programs as well as a standalone qualification.
Delivered on campus at Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide and online, 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- Biological Foundations
- Human Structure and Physiology 1
- Evidence-based Practice
- Human Structure and Physiology 2
- Specialisation and electives (choose from): Human Nutrition 1
- Professional Collaboration and Communication
- Food Science Systems and Policy
- Botany and Herbal Manufacturing
- Chinese Medicine Foundations
- Healthcare in the Digital World
- Lifespan Nutrition
- Human Nutrition 2
- Chinese Medicine Diagnosis and Pattern Differentiation
- Disease Prevention
- Understanding Health
- Complementary Medicine Foundations
- Health Promotion
- 4 core subjects
- 1 specialisation and 3 electives
- 1 year full time
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
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Successful completion of at least 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6 or above, or equivalent; OR an Australian secondary school certificate, equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma
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