International Baccalaureate: Minimum of total 20 points
English Requirements
La Trobe University is one of Australia’s leading health education providers and provides an ideal entry into a career as a health professional.
The diploma provides an introduction into a range of health professions, and can help you discover your ideal role in the rapidly evolving health sector.
CRICOS code: 077120M
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Subjects
6 Core Units
Human Biosciences A (HHBS1HBA)
Human Biosciences B (HHBS1HBB)
Introduction to Professional Practice (HHLT1IPP)
Research and Evidence in Practice (HHLT1RAE)
Individual Determinants of Health (HPHE1IDH)
Social Determinants of Health (HPHE1SDH)
2 Elective Units from
Applications of Chemistry (SCHE1APL)
Learning in Health Science (HHLT1LHS)
Introduction to Nursing (HNSG1ITN)
Chemistry Foundations (SCHE1CHF)
Introduction to Nutrition (HDTN1NHW)
Communicating in Health Sciences (HHLT1CHS)
Please note:
In adherence with the “ANMAC Explanatory note for students studying outside Australia” due to the COVID19 pandemic and associated travel restrictions, students that are currently offshore and have a package pathway assigned with La Trobe University in the Bachelor of Nursing program, are advised that they will only be able to complete four (4) theoretical subjects while outside Australia in their Diploma of Health Sciences course at LTCA. Students cannot undertake any professional experience placements while outside Australia and will have to complete them once the travel restrictions are lifted and students can come back onshore. For further details and information, please contact the college.
Your direct pathway to La Trobe University
Secondary school -> Diploma -> Bachelor
Entry into 2nd year of
Please note strict quotas and Weighted Average Mark (WAM) requirements apply for some programs. Check the number of places available for the following programs on our Transferring to University page.
Bachelor of Health Sciences (majors in: health promotion, health and medical sciences, public health, rehabilitation counselling, Health wellbeing and performance)
- WAM required: 50
- Credits: 8
Duration: The degree takes two years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- WAM required: 80 students are required a minimum score of 75 in Human Biosciences A and Human Biosciences B
- Credits: 5
The degree may take up to four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
- WAM required: 80
- Credits: 6
Duration: The degree may take up to four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- WAM required: 75
- Credits: 5
Duration: The degree may take up to four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
- WAM required: 70 and students are required a minimum score of 70 in Human Biosciences A and Human Biosciences B
- Credits: 7
Duration: The degree takes four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing
- WAM required: 65
- Credits: 8
Duration: The degree takes two years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
- WAM required: 80% + 75% in HBA/HBB
- Credits: 5
Duration: The degree takes four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
- WAM required: 70%
- Credits: 5
Duration: The degree takes four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
- WAM required: 70%
- Credits: 5
Duration: The degree takes four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences
Please be aware that you may be required to take additional first year subjects when you transfer to La Trobe University.
Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree
Community health
Health promotion specialist
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist
Public health management
Rehabilitation
Speech Therapist
Nurse
Nutritionist
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Orthoptist
Paramedic
Prosthetist
Orthotist
OSHC: 648 ($) AUD per year (Approx. per year)
