Program Overview

Diploma of Health Science

The Diploma of Health Science equips students with essential skills and knowledge applicable to the Australian health care system. Students will learn about health promotion, effective communication, and cultural safety in healthcare, with content focused on improving the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Key Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Locations: Casuarina campus, Online
• Entry Requirements: View full entry requirements
• Credit Points Required: 80
• Course Code: YHSC02

Overview

This program ensures students are ready to make a meaningful impact in the health sector. Graduates are well-prepared for further studies, with completed units aligning with higher education pathways in fields such as occupational therapy, public health, or nutrition at Charles Darwin University.

Career Opportunities

Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as health promotion, primary and community health centres, non-government organisations, social services, project officer roles, or therapy services officer.

Fees

• Commonwealth Supported Places are available to students who meet specific residency requirements.
• International tuition fees for full-time study in 2026 are AUD $35,584.00, which equates to $4,448.00 per 10 credit point unit.

Why Study a Health Course at CDU?

• CDU is a five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes.
• Students can choose to study online, on campus, part-time, or full-time.
• The university offers placements and research opportunities in the NT, across Australia, and around the world.
• CDU is uniquely positioned to explore Indigenous health, tropical medicine, and other issues of regional and national importance.

What Will I Study?

The Diploma of Health Science provides a selection of core units that offer skills and knowledge across health promotion, culturally inclusive practice, the Australian health care system, and its policies. With flexible delivery presenting internal and external study options, students can pursue units that provide a pathway into various courses, including the Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Public Health, and more.

Course Structure

• A candidate must successfully complete units totaling 80 credit points.
• Core Units (4 units, 40cp): Compulsory core units include Australia's Healthcare System and Policies, Introduction to Health Promotion, Perspectives of First Nations Health, and Communication Skills.
• General Elective Units (4 units, 40cp): Units are selected from undergraduate units offered by the University, with recommended enrollments for students progressing to Bachelor studies across allied health, public health, or health services management at CDU.

Entry Requirements

• Admission requirements are met by one of the following: successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60, successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher, or other recognized qualifications and experience.
• English language requirements must be met, with specific requirements for domestic and international students.

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Additional Information

• The course is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
• Offers can be deferred.
• The award is a Diploma of Health Science, and the faculty/college is the Faculty of Health.