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This Higher Education Certificate may lead students into a general Health Sciences program. The Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences is designed for people who are interested in pursuing a career in health or allied health professions . The Undergraduate Certificate gives student entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Science which includes Nursing and Public Health among others at Curtin.  You will receive an introduction to health in social and cultural context and foundational knowledge in health practice and the human structure and function.

Start building your foundational knowledge of human health and healthcare. Explore human bodies. Get to know health practice. For graduates of this online health course, the pathway to health careers and further studies is open wide.

Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences

The Diploma of Health Sciences is an innovative and versatile undergraduate qualification that serves as a stepping stone to the further study or entry-level jobs within the health sector. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of human health and begin to explore the social and societal factors that influence it, equipping yourself with the knowledge to make change within the health sector. Additionally, you will engage in professional practice experiences that develop your problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and ethical skills.The diploma is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the diploma and meet the entry requirements, you can progress directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Health Sciences without losing any time, as you’ll receive credit for the units you complete in the diploma.  Key features Fast-track to the second year of a bachelor degreeUndertake this diploma and be ideally prepared for entry into the second year of a Macquarie bachelor degree. Deeply engage with your chosen area of human health.Study units in human structure and function, introductory psychology, wellbeing lifestyle factors, professional practice and more. Improve your academic knowledge and study skillsUndertake teaching and learning activities that will help you improve your academic knowledge and study skills. Facts and stats #1 in SydneyUndergraduate teaching quality: QILT Student Exp Survey 2023 #1 in Sydney for healthfacilities, resources, support: QILT Student Exp Survey 2023 #1 young Australian researcherHealth and medical sciences, The Australian 2025

Skill up with professional practices and knowledge for a future in health sciences. Learn about human structure and function. Explore lifestyle and social factors that shape wellbeing. Graduate ready to progress into a degree or start your health career.

Diploma of Health Sciences

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Sciences is a postgraduate degree that aims to develop the medical sciences knowledge and skills of students from a range of non-science backgrounds. The program offers courses in Human Anatomy and Physiology with a clinically-relevant approach. Students will develop a nuanced understanding of medical science including the organisation and functioning of the human body. This also includes basic molecular and cellular principles of human biology and genetics, as well as other disciplines relevant to the understanding of pathology and disease processes. Students will become familiar with the process of obtaining ethics approval for research projects involving humans and develop a knowledge of clinical research methods.

This postgraduate medical course provides an overview of the human body and how it works. Study core scientific topics including human anatomy and molecular biology. Learn online, work in small groups, and observe and conduct simple experiments.

Graduate Certificate in Medical Sciences

Create a rewarding career in Australia&#39;s fastest-growing sector by changing the lives of individual people and whole populations with La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Health Sciences.Examine the way our minds, society, environment and political structures affects the health of individuals, families and communities at local, national and international levels. Broaden your expertise with a choice of majors and the option of second majors and minors in health sciences or a range of other disciplines.By completing La Trobe&#39;s Bachelor of Health Sciences, you will:<ul><li>build your skills in scientific thinking, lab and fieldwork, problem solving, collaboration, professional conduct and scientific communication</li><li>study how it suits you with options to study on campus or online, as well as Diploma and Associate Degree early exit options</li><li>choose from majors in digital health, environmental health, health promotion, health, wellbeing and performance, psychological science, public health, and rehabilitation counselling</li><li>graduate ready to make real impact on health policy and practice in areas such as environmental health or health promotion – or, depending on your choice of major, gain a pathway into postgraduate allied health and other health degrees, including audiology, physiotherapy, speech pathology and occupational therapy.</li></ul>*Please be aware that the digital health, health promotion and public health majors in this course include mandatory in-person placement requirements. Students are expected to complete these placements in Australia.

The field of health is diverse. This online health course offers broad majors, minors, and work based learning to focus your skills and get real-world experience. From psychological science to public health, the choice is yours.

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Turn your passion into a profession with La Trobe’s Diploma in Health Sciences.Take a supported pathway into our Bachelor of Health Sciences or head straight into entry-level healthcare roles with the interdisciplinary skills you need. Build your health sciences knowledge and get the full university experience by studying core subjects alongside Bachelor’s degree students. Learn the fundamentals, including anatomy and physiology, and explore the social and psychological impacts of health and science.By studying La Trobe&#39;s Diploma in Health Sciences, you will:<ul><li>explore key concepts in health sciences, including human structure and function, concepts in contemporary health and wellbeing, and how to use data and statistics in health</li><li>tailor your study to your career or future study plans by choosing from a range of specialist health sciences streams, including health promotion, public health, environmental health, digital health and more</li><li>have the flexibility to study on campus in Melbourne, online or a mix of both</li><li>earn up to one year’s worth of credit for the subjects you study, making you eligible to apply to enter second year of our Bachelor of Health Sciences.</li></ul>

Whether you want to do further study or start work straight away, this diploma is a great entry point. Learn the basics of health sciences, from human structure and function to health data. Earn up to 1 year's course credit for the bachelor's degree.

Diploma in Health Sciences

Discover the wonder of the human body and unlock countless career paths, which can be studied using a combination of online, external and on campus study modes to suit your lifestyle and career goals. This degree is a perfect stepping stone for students wanting to undertake the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT); it also provides the knowledge and skills to enter professional courses such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy and veterinary science, or for further study in research higher degrees such as Honours, PhD and Masters programs.

Explore biomedical concepts, literature, and equipment. You’ll cover anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, biology, and more. Get the fundamentals of statistics. Graduate and unlock careers in medical research and laboratories.

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

This 100% online Health Science degree is your introduction to working and making a difference in the Australian healthcare system.  This generalist health degree will equip you with the skills to step into many different healthcare roles. You’ll develop an understanding of how the human body works, the systems that facilitate good health, and how to promote healthier lifestyles for individuals and communities.  You’ll also get to engage with practical projects and choose from electives tailored to your career goals – whether you’re interested in promoting nutrition through digital marketing, or using exercise to develop community-wide health policies.  Graduate with the confidence to move into the healthcare system, using industry best practice and informed strategies to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.

Get to know the two main systems in Australian healthcare – the human body system and the healthcare system. You'll pick up skills in project management, research, and health promotion. Graduate ready to improve health for communities in diverse settings.

Bachelor of Health Science

This 100% online degree in Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) will equip you with skills in two complementary areas to inform and help people change their diet and exercise habits.This degree prepares you to improve health outcomes for patients through nutrition and exercise, as well as navigate and understand the social systems that influence physical activity.Graduate ready to use nutrition and exercise to heal injuries and improve conditions, maintain fitness, and help people live healthier, more active lives. Pursue a career that could span from nurturing elite athletes to nourishing people with complex needs.

Harness the power of nutrition and exercise to boost health. Learn the science. Apply it in real life. Help people heal, perform, and thrive. Graduate ready to improve lives in communities, workplaces, and beyond.

Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise)

This online program will provide you with the skills required to diagnose and manage skin cancer through a flexible structure that can fit around your schedule.Through this 2-year part-time program, you&#39;ll gain the knowledge and skills required to diagnose and manage skin malignancy. You&#39;ll also consolidate your skills in the fields of clinical and dermatoscopic diagnosis and managing skin malignancies.You can choose either clinical, research or public health pathways. As a graduate, you&#39;ll possess a high level of knowledge and diagnostic skills that will empower you to manage a large proportion of skin cancer cases. You can also use this knowledge in skin cancer research or skin cancer related policy and health promotion.You will:<ul><li>understand the embryology, microanatomy, physiology, oncology and epidemiology of skin</li><li>be able to undertake a consultation (history and examination) for a skin check</li><li>demonstrate an ability to assess skin lesions through dermatoscopy and dermal imaging- and be competent in differential diagnosis</li><li>confidently advise and manage most patients with skin cancer, using appropriate medical and therapeutic modalities in partnership with the patient.</li><li>possess a sound understanding of how to minimise indemnity risk in your practice</li><li>know when to refer a patient for further opinion or more advanced treatment</li><li>undertake research training, critically analyse current research in the field and apply this in professional practice.</li></ul>

Become a skin cancer specialist in your clinical practice or in a research and policy role. This Masters by Coursework will empower you to differentiate between skin lesions, interpret pathology results and make appropriate treatment choices.

Master of Medicine

If you&#39;re passionate about making a difference to the wellbeing of others, La Trobe&#39;s Undergraduate Certificate provides you with the foundational knowledge to upskill or pursue a new career in health sciences. Our health sciences curriculum is uniquely aligned with industry trends, focusing on real-world and data-driven health solutions to equip students with the in-demand skills in today’s evolving health sector.You&#39;ll develop the foundational knowledge in the health sciences and the interdisciplinary skills to prepare you for future studies and employment in the field of health sciences. Learn to communicate, think critically, problem solve and collaborate – essential skills valued across all industries.Make study work around work and life commitments with flexible online learning, giving you the freedom to study anywhere. You&#39;ll gain the confidence to directly pathway to the Diploma of Health Sciences or Bachelor of Health Sciences, where you&#39;ll continue your studies and choose to major in areas like public health, health promotion, rehabilitation counselling, health wellbeing and performance, environmental health, digital health, or psychological science.You&#39;ll learn:<ul><li>Health and wellbeing<ul><li>Investigate the complex range of interactions that influence the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations.</li></ul></li><li>Human structure and function<ul><li>Explore concepts and principles of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body.</li></ul></li><li>Data-driven health solutions<ul><li>Learn about modern data analytics, visualisation and statistics. Gain the skills required for the analysis and visualisation of complex data used in data-based decision making.</li></ul></li></ul>

Build a foundation in health and wellbeing. You’ll study anatomy and learn how to use data. Develop skills used in the health industry. Graduate ready for further study of health majors. Get set for a rewarding career in a fast-growing sector.

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