Diploma of Health Science
Charles Darwin University
Key Information
Campus location
Darwin, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Diploma of Health Science
The Diploma of Health Science will provide you with a range of skills and knowledge applicable to the Australian health care system, including health promotion, communication skills and cultural safety in healthcare. Graduates have the opportunity to access entry level health related roles across health services and organisations. Employment options include roles as health administrators, health promotion or public health workers.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Core Units
- Introduction to Health Promotion
- Communication Skills
- Society, culture and health: A sociological introduction
Specialist Elective
Allied Health
- Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Basics of Epidemiology
- Project Management
Chiropractic Studies
- Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Microbiology and Immunology (replaces SBI173 from 2021)
- Concepts of Physics
- Cellular Biology (replaces MLS245 Medical Biochemistry from 2021)
Health Services Management
- Australia's Healthcare System and Policies
- Perspectives of Indigenous Health
- Chronic Conditions Management
- Project Management
- Social Research Methods
Program Outcome
Credits:80
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.