Course overview
The Diploma of Health Science provides a thorough understanding of how the human body functions as well as access to a broad range of electives which provide key knowledge and skills for use in a variety of healthcare professions, allowing you to tailor the course to suit your desired career. It also covers the foundations you need for further study in the Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Nutrition, Naturopathy and Western Herbal Medicine.
Area of study:
Biological Foundations
Human Structure & Physiology
Evidence-based Practice
Industry partners and work placements:
You will have the opportunity to complete a non-compulsory Work-Integrated Learning placement in electives Food Science, Systems and Policy, or Botany and Herbal Manufacturing. This placement will support you to establish a connection with the industry and help you to prepare for employment opportunities upon graduation. Upon graduation, you are eligible to attain Associate Membership with the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA).
Work placement hours :20 hours non-compulsory work placement
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Area of study:
Biological Foundations
Human Structure & Physiology
Evidence-based Practice
Industry partners and work placements:
You will have the opportunity to complete a non-compulsory Work-Integrated Learning placement in electives Food Science, Systems and Policy, or Botany and Herbal Manufacturing. This placement will support you to establish a connection with the industry and help you to prepare for employment opportunities upon graduation. Upon graduation, you are eligible to attain Associate Membership with the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA).
Work placement hours :20 hours non-compulsory work placement
Click here to view the fee details
Course record
Career Opportunities
Graduate with the academic and practical skills for further study or a rewarding career in the broader complementary medicine and healthcare industries. Upon completion, you will have career opportunities across various healthcare settings as well as the option to continue studying at Bachelor level.
Career paths:
Clinic Administrator
Nutritional Advisor
Pharmacy Assistant
Steppingstone Program
Career paths:
Clinic Administrator
Nutritional Advisor
Pharmacy Assistant
Steppingstone Program
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDFebruary 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDJune 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDSeptember 2025
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLDSeptember 2026
- Brisbane (Fortitude Valley)QLD

