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Diploma in Health Sciences
Study Health Sciences at Flinders
Start a healthy career
Become job ready, faster. Gain foundational knowledge and skills to start your rewarding career in health.
This Diploma is available to students seeking a short program which will provide introductory knowledge and skills as a flexible pathway to health.
Why study a Diploma of Health Sciences at Flinders
- Gain an excellent grounding in all aspects of the health sector.
- You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments and can be built on with further study.
- Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry.
- The Diploma is the equivalent of only one year of full-time study (or the part-time equivalent), meaning you can gain the skills you need and be job-ready within just 12 months.
- You can choose to continue studying in our Associate Degree or Bachelor of Health Science programs with full credit for your study.
- Study anywhere in Australia, with all core Health Sciences topics available online. Depending on which option and elective topics are taken, study can be fully online.
Your career
This degree will lead to a career in varied health care settings, while enabling you to continue in other study programs to enhance your career opportunities.
Potential occupations include:
- Health promotion officer
- Community health officer
- Policy officer
- Health and aged care support worker
- Health informatician
Potential employers include:
- Governments and non-government agencies
- Local councils
- Private practice
- Hospitals
- Community health clinics
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Schools and education facilities (including universities)
Healthcare and social assistance is Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry.
(Australian Jobs 2020)
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
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