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Diploma of Health

The Diploma of Health provides a strong grounding in key health concepts, including health promotion, health services administration, community health, anatomy, physiology, and population health, while developing practical skills in communication, evidence-based practice, and professional health practice. Graduating with a Diploma of Health allows students to transition to second-year studies at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus, or pursue entry-level roles across the health care sector.

Key Information

• Duration: 12 months
• Intake: March, July, October
• Location: Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney
• CRICOS Code: A
• Australian Course Fees: A$26,000 (2026)
• International Course Fees: A$33,500 (2026), with a one-off Enrolment Fee of A$225

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss fundamental health principles and concepts
2. Identify solutions to contemporary and emerging health issues
3. Communicate data-supported recommendations to a range of audiences and stakeholders
4. Collaborate with others in diverse settings
5. Demonstrate skills of independence and personal responsibility for learning and work

Course Structure

The Diploma of Health can be completed over two or three sessions, comprising core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study eight units in total, including six core units and two elective units.

Core Units

• HCOM101 Professional Communication for Health Professionals
• HLTH101 Health and the Community
• HANA102 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
• HINQ102 Questioning and Inquiry: Evidence-based Practice in Health
• HCHP101 Building Competence in Health Care Practice
• HDEV103 Exploring Human Development and Disease

Elective Units

• Choose two from:
  • HPSY203 The Psychology of Health
  • HPRO203 Health Promotion
  • SDIV103 Exploring Social Diversity

Your Future Outcomes

• Second year at Western Sydney University: A pathway into the Bachelor of Health Science includes majors in Public Health, Health Promotion, Recreational Therapy, Health Services Management, and Clinical Science.
• Employment and career paths: Entry-level positions for Diploma of Health graduates include health promotion officers, support workers, peer workers, and health education officers.
• Average starting salaries: Average national graduate starting salaries are $75,000.

TEQSA Accreditation

• Provider Registration Number: PRV12046
• Course ID: CRS This program is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework and is available to domestic students and to international students studying in Australia on an Australian student visa, provided the applicant meets the published entry requirements.

Admissions Information

Applicant background and current student statistics are as follows:

• (A) A higher education award course: N/A
• (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study: N/A
• (C) Recent secondary education:
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR: N/A
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered: N/A
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not considered: N/A
• (D) Work and life experience: N/A
• International: N/A
• All Students: N/A