Course Curriculum

The Diploma of Health Science (CRICOS Code 103337G) is structured in two stages. Year 1 includes eight units completed over two or three trimesters, focusing on foundational academic and employability skills. Core units include Communication Skills, Introductory Computing, Introductory Mathematics, Workplace Communication for Employability, and Project Management, alongside three electives chosen by the student. This stage provides scaffolded learning to build essential knowledge and skills for health science studies.Year 2 consists of eight units spread over two semesters, advancing students' understanding of health science topics. In the first semester, students study Population Health, Human Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology 2, and Chemistry for the Life Sciences. The second semester covers Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Introductory Statistics, Nutrition and Public Health, and Epidemiology. Together, these units provide a comprehensive foundation in biological sciences, nutrition, and public health, preparing students for further study or careers in health-related fields.The inclusion of nutrition units in Year 2 highlights the course’s emphasis on health and wellbeing, while the focus on epidemiology and population health connects students to community and public health contexts. This structured progression equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for diverse roles within the health sector.