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Undergraduate TUA-HWL-DIP-2023

Diploma of Health and Wellbeing

Explore health promotion strategies that increase community wellbeing

Start with the fundamental principles of human functions and wellness. Then think about using them to implement good and healthy habits. You’ll focus on holistic wellbeing, positive ageing and good nutrition. Learn from experts in a flexible environment.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$20,988

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.

During this course you will:

  • Learn the core principles of health and wellbeing.
  • Discover solutions in human nutrition, health and fitness.
  • Research health theories and social determinants to understand maintenance of health and disease prevention.
  • Develop effective health promotion strategies designed to increase community wellbeing.
Career opportunities

This course will prepare you with the skills to enter a successful career in corporate health or aged care, or to further your study in health at bachelor’s level.

Potential career paths include:

  • Health Promotion Officer
  • Wellness Coordinator
  • Health Advisor
Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

  • Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification.

Secondary education

  • Year 12 (Australian secondary school certificate) or equivalent.

VET studies

  • Vocational qualification (AQF Level 4), or above.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience.

Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.


Description

This diploma teaches you the fundamental principles of human function and wellness and how to implement good habits, with a focus on holistic wellbeing, positive ageing and good nutrition. It qualifies you for a career in the swiftly growing corporate health or aged care sectors, as well as the opportunity to continue studying at bachelor level.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students.

When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.

Course duration: 3 trimesters full time, part-time options available, 2 trimesters accelerated

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Diploma of Health and Wellbeing is a one year course for a full time student, or a two year duration for a Part- time student. This course consists 6 core subjects and two Each year consist of three Study Periods, also known as a trimester. A fulltime student would undertake 2 or 3 subjects per year to create a total of eight.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma of Health and Wellbeing, students must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of 8 subjects which consist of 10 units each which totals to 80 units.
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