The minimum age for entry to the First Year Diploma programmes is 17. Must have completed 12 years of schooling.
ALL IB Diploma: Predicted IB score qualification i.e. 22 IB = buffer of 2 points from normal entry requirement
ALL – Pearson qualifications incl. International GCSE and International A Levels, as well as their UK GCSE, A level and BTEC qualifications: Predicted 2 x A levels with a minimum combination of grade D and E or better (3 points from 2 subjects)
Australian Foundation programmes: 50% pass
To enter Diploma of Health, students must achieve IELTS overall score of 6.0 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent.
First Year Diploma programmes are two semester courses that function as an alternative first year of an undergraduate degree at Charles Darwin University. The programmes are for students who are close to meeting academic and English entry requirements but require some additional support for their first year of study.
The Diploma of Health (Pathway) is designed to parallel the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Charles Darwin University and provide students with additional literacy, numeracy, and English advancement skills.
The Diploma prepares students to undertake supplementary practical placement and enter the second year of Bachelor of Nursing. Students will be introduced to the principles of the Australian health care system, while enjoying the intimate face-to-face contact, small classes, and improve their language capabilities. The Diploma encapsulates the Charles Darwin University core attributes of creativity, flexibility, and social responsibility.
The completion of the Diploma provides students with the skills to understand and apply concepts in real life situations, gain excellent communication competency as well as exposure to leadership and teamwork experience.
CRICOS course codes: Nursing: 106621A
Charles Darwin University CRICOS Provider Code 00300K (NT/VIC) 03286A (NSW), RTO Provider Code 0373
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Degree majors include:
Registered Nurse
Course structure
Two semesters + Higher Education Study Period 1 (Wet Season Intensive)
One intake per year
8 core units
12.5 study hours per unit
Semester 1 units (30 credits)
IDH101 Professional Practice (10cp)
IDH102 Communication for Person-centred Practice (10cp)
IDH103 Anatomy and Physiology 1 (10cp)
IDH104 Academic Skills 1
Semester 2 units (30 credits)
IDH105 Primary Healthcare (10cp)
IDH106 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (10cp)
IDH107 Anatomy and Physiology 2 (10cp)
Higher Education Study Period 1
NUR134 – Professional Experience Placement 1 (Placement unit) (10cp)
NUR130 – Introduction to Health and Wellbeing (SIM block unit) (10cp)
The Diploma of Health (Pathway) is designed to parallel the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Charles Darwin University and provide students with additional literacy, numeracy, and English advancement skills.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
