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Diploma of Health (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology)

UndergraduateSCU-HEA-DIP2023

Course information for 2023 intake

Explore health through movement

Make big strides towards a professional health career or further studies. This specialisation introduces you to sport sciences. You'll touch on anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. Start thinking about careers in sports, rehab, and fitness.

Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
8

Indicative total fee

$7,500

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Diploma of Health (Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology)

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Career opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma of Health can seek professional work in a range of health professions including as allied health assistants, personal care assistants, disability support workers, case workers, and lab assistants.

The Diploma is also a pathway into a range of Bachelor degrees. Successful completion of the Diploma of Health guarantees entry and up to 8 units of credit (depending on the specialisation taken) towards a linked Southern Cross Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Osteopathic Studies), or a Bachelor of Psychological Science. Please note duration of Diploma plus a linked Bachelor degree may vary depending on unit availabilities.

Graduates who proceed to one of the pathway degrees will have a range of career opportunities in their chosen fields.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
Exercise PhysiologistsN/A^

N/A^

Fitness InstructorsN/A^ Up 9.7%
Physiotherapists$75K to $93K Up 37.6%
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials$60K to $74K Up 3.2%
^ There is no data available

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