Diploma of Health (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology)

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined health or community settings.
2. Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the fields of health or community welfare.
3. Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined health or community contexts.
4. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work within defined health or community contexts.
5. Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions individually and/or in a team within defined health or community contexts.
6. Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined health or community contexts.

Nursing, naturopathy, sport and exercise science, occupational therapy, speech pathology, psychology, biomedical science, osteopathic studies …there are so many career paths in health.

If you're uncertain about which one is right for you, our Diploma of Health can provide the clarity you need for your future as a health professional. 

Graduates can seek professional outcomes in several areas, including as allied health assistants, personal care assistants, lab assistants, and case workers. This Diploma is also an ideal pathway towards further study at Southern Cross University and provides guaranteed entry to a range of Bachelor degrees.

Recommended study pattern

TBC

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Health, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

• 1 specialisation in Occupational Therapy or Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology or Biomedical Science or Osteopathic Studies or Psychological Science or Nursing or Naturopathic Studies or Community Welfare.

Graduates of the course in the Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology specialisation qualify for direct entry into the relevant Bachelor course at Southern Cross University. Up to 8 units of advanced standing is included in this pathway. However, graduates of the linked Bachelor courses must provide evidence of an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0, in order to gain professional registration.

Evidence of compliance for Placement must be provided prior to any professional experience placement and some compliance requirements can take up to 4 months to fulfil.

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Indicative total fee $7,500

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:

35

ATAR: 45 or Equivalent

If your ATAR is not high enough for the course you desire, you can complete one of our fee-free pathway programs – Preparing for Success Program (three-month course) or Transition to Uni (six-week intensive course over summer). These provide excellent preparation for university, equipping you with the academic and study skills you need to succeed. 

If you successfully complete a pathway course – delivered through SCU College – you may then apply for entry to a range of Bachelor degrees.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows:

• Overall: 5.5
• Listening: minimum 5.0
• Reading: minimum 5.0
• Speaking: minimum 5.0
• Writing: minimum 5.5

Applicants or students that can provide supporting documents to verify they already know, understand and can perform the learning outcomes for one or more units within a Southern Cross course, are eligible to have their prior learning assessed for credit by submitting an application for Advanced Standing. 

Some units must be completed on-campus.