Diploma of Health Science

The Diploma of Health Science equips you with essential skills and knowledge applicable to the Australian health care system. Students will learn about 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 studies, with completed units aligning with higher education pathways in fields such as occupational therapy, public health, or nutrition at Charles Darwin University. This program ensures you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the health sector.

The Diploma of Health Science provides a selection of core units providing skills and knowledge across health promotion, culturally inclusive practice, the Australian health care system and it's polices. With flexible delivery presenting internal and external study options, students can pursue units which provide a pathway into the following courses: Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Public Health, Bachelor of Health Service Management, and, Bachelor of Health Science/Masters of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Speech Pathology and Bachelor of Health Science/Master of Nutrition.

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as health promotion, primary and community health centres, non-government organisations, social services, project officer roles or therapy services officer.