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Torrens University Australia

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Diploma of Health Science

  • Diploma

A Diploma of Health Science provides the foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences needed for further study in Complementary Medicine and Public Health.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
099640E
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Sep

About this course

A Diploma of Health Science provides the foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences needed for further study in Complementary Medicine and Public Health. Thus course covers the functions of the human body and introduces you to a broad range of specialisation and elective subjects that allow you to tailor the course to suit your career goals. Graduate with the academic knowledge and practical skills for further study in Health or embark on a rewarding career in the broader complementary medicine and healthcare industries.

Throughout the 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 be tailored 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.

Study locations

Ultimo Campus, Sydney

Surry Hill, Sydney

Torrens University Language Centre, Sydney

Fitzroy Campus, Melbourne

Flinders Street Campus, Melbourne

Fortitude Valley Campus, Brisbane

Gotha Street Campus, Brisbane

Online

What you will learn

  • 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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Torrens University Australia.
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
77.9%
Skill scale
75.7%
Teaching scale
68.1%
Employed full-time
$57.4k
Average salary