UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Health
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A one-year pathway diploma delivered by UC College over three trimesters at the Bruce campus, worth 24 credit points, combining first-year health science units with a required Academic English unit and academic-skills teaching. On completion, students move directly into the second year of a range of University of Canberra health bachelor's degrees. Progression into programs with their own selection process, such as nursing or medical imaging, may have additional requirements. Entry requires IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. It suits students, particularly international students, who do not meet direct entry or who want a supported first year. UC College runs the same model in Business, Communication, Design, Information Technology and Science.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Year 1, College Trimester 1
1 units- 9487Academic English
Year 1, Semester 1
3 units- 9829Introduction to Health
- 9808Regional Anatomy and Physiology
- 11399Understanding People and Behaviour
Year 1, Semester 2
3 units- 10298Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
- 11398Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
- 11400Professional Orientation (Health)
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Nursing & Health Sciences lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Students are required to meet English Language requirements and general admission requirements to the University of Canberra College.
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