00
  • How OUA works
  • Advice
13 673600
Sign inCreate account
  1. Home
  2. Degrees

Undergraduate TUA-HSC-DIP-2023

Diploma of Health Science

Learn the foundations of how the human body functions

Gain an understanding of how the human body functions on a biological and physiological level. You’ll use augmented reality technology to virtually explore the human body. Explore how patient care is guided by the best-available information.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$14,650

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • No dates available
Torrens University Australia logo

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.

Learn more about Torrens.

Explore Torrens courses.

  • 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:

  • Understand the core principles of biological and social sciences.
  • Explore how the body functions and maintains health in different environments.
  • Develop an understanding of health theories and initiatives to improve outcomes.
  • Refine your research skills, focusing on the importance of evidence-based practice.

Now is the perfect time to get started. Enrol in our Diploma of Health Science 5 June 2023 intake, complete a minimum of two subjects per Trimester, and receive a 30% scholarship on your tuition fees with a Future Workforce Scholarship. Price displayed reflects a 30% scholarship applied. T&Cs apply - enquire now to find out how.

Career opportunities

Graduate with the academic and practical skills for further study in a more specialised field or step into a rewarding career in the broad complementary medicine and healthcare industries. This diploma can help you find work in areas as varied as public or community health, recipe or product development, retail or sales of health and wellbeing products, and content creation for health organisations.

Potential career paths include:

  • Clinic Practice Manager
  • Health Educator
  • Public Health Nutritionist
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.

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

Throughout this course, you will learn how the human body functions at a biological and physiological level as well as the core concepts of evidence-based practice. Offering a range of specialisation and elective subjects, this course can beTailored to suit your career goals or prepare you for further study, with units in Digital Health, Complementary Medicine, Public Health, Nutrition, Counselling, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, among others.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course Duration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The correct combination of core and elective subjects needs to be satisfied this includes 4x core subjects 1x specialisation subject and 3x elective subjects.

Award Requirements

To graduate from this course a student must satisfactorily complete 8 subjects. Each subject is worth 10 credit points for a course total of 80 credit points. A normal full-time study load would see a student complete 80 credit points per year. A year is divided into three trimesters
  • Contact us
  • About us
  • OUA Blog
  • Media centre
  • Partnerships
  • Universities
  • Your career
  • FAQ and glossary
  • Work with us
  • Courses
  • MBA online
  • Partner Hub

Open Universities Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

  • Accessibility statement
  • Cookies
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Site map
  • Terms of use

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation.

© Open Universities Australia 2023. All rights reserved.