Successful completion of Year 12
General Certificate of Education (GCE): GCE A Levels with 2 subject passes (E grade or better)
Global Assessment Certificate: GPA 1.0 or an average grade of 60% or above
International Baccalaureate: Aggregate mark >= 21
Diploma Extended, , IELTS Academic : 5.5 overall (no minimum band scores), TOEFL iBT1: Overall score of 46, Pearson Test of Academic English : 42, Cambridge English Scale : 162,
Diploma Standard, IELTS Academic : 5.5 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT1: Overall score of 46 with:R: 8, L: 7, S: 16, W:18, Pearson Test of Academic English: 42 with no skill score3 below 42, Cambridge English Scale: 162 with no sub-score below 162,
Kick-start your career in health
Are you interested in pursuing a career in health? Our Diploma in Health at the University of Canberra is designed as a pathway into a range of health-related degrees such as Health Administration, Health Promotion, Public Health or Sports Administration. With a variety of employment opportunities available in both health and community organisations, studying a Diploma in Health will provide you with the skills to succeed in an ever-valuable industry.
Study a Diploma in Health at UC and you will:
develop an awareness of core health principles to contemporary health issues
understand and apply effective basic technical and communication skills for health professionals
develop relevant skills for further learning in a variety of health disciplines
gain skills in critical thinking and analysis of information in a health care context.
CRICOS code: 090071F
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Course requirements
Diploma of Health (358JA) | 24 credit points
Required - Must pass 9 credit points as follows
Academic English (9487) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences (11398) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Understanding People and Behaviour (11399) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Restricted Choice - 15 credit points as follows
Part A - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
Professional Orientation (Health) (11400) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Orientation (Psychology) (11474) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Part B - 12 credit points as follows
Bachelor of Health Science - Must pass 12 credit points as follows
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology (6529) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues (7434) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Regional Anatomy and Physiology (9808) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Health (9829) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies) - 12 credit points as follows
Required - Must pass 9 credit points as follows
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology (6529) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introductory Nutrition (9280) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Regional Anatomy and Physiology (9808) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues (7434) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Health Systems and Policy (10076) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) - 12 credit points as follows
Required - Must pass 9 credit points as follows
Systemic Anatomy and Physiology (6529) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Human Growth and Development (8338) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Regional Anatomy and Physiology (9808) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues (7434) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Introductory Nutrition (9280) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Bachelor of Science in Psychology - 12 credit points as follows
Required - Must pass 9 credit points as follows
Counselling Communication (5258) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Psychology (10444) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Psychology Across the Life-Span (10445) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following
Intro to Counselling Theory & Principles (5549) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Cultures and Diversity (11129) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Law and Society (11257) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
Select an option based on the course you want to enter
DIPLOMA PATHWAYS
High School -> Diploma Program (UC College) -> Year 2 UC Bachelor’s degree
Entry to 2nd year at University of Canberra
• Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
• Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Studies)
• Bachelor of Human Nutrition#
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
#Students will receive 18 credit points - 6 units of advanced standing into the Bachelor of Human Nutrition at the University of Canberra.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
