Diploma of Health Science

A comprehensive introduction in the physiological, psychological, social and cultural elements involved in health care. You will also be taught the skills required for successful tertiary studies and foundation concepts that will accelerate your progress in your proposed degree studies.

SATAC code for Diploma of Health Sciences: 5D6004

Your pathway to UniSA

Location

Adelaide

Entry into 2nd year of the University of South Australia

Progression into the University of South Australia
Intake February

GPA progression requirements	Year 2 UniSA	UniSA course credit	Duration (years) at UniSA
SC	Bachelor of Human Movement	8	2
4.5	Bachelor of Medical Science	8	2
	Year 1 UniSA
5	Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences	3	4
5.5	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy+^	5	4
4.5	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science	4	3
5	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences	2	4
5	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling & Interpersonal Skills)	2	4
5.5	Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)	5	4
SC	Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)	7	3
4.5	Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)	4	4
6	Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)+^	6	4
6	Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)«	6	4
6	Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)«	6	4
5	Bachelor of Midwifery+	2	3
4.5	Bachelor of Nursing+	3	3
4.5	Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences+	6	3
5	Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)+	4	4
4.5	Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science	4	3
6	Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)+^	5	4
5.5	Bachelor of Podiatry+	5	4

SC = successful completion.

^English entry requirement = IELTS 6.5 in all bands.

*October entry for stage 1 only.

+A quota applies to these programs. A student's place will be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, the student will be offered an alternative SAIBT/University pathway in Health Sciences.

«Quotas apply to this University program. Applicants will be offered a Diploma of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Human Movement package. On successful completion of the diploma with the required GPA, students will be able to apply to the University for entry to the relevant degree program. Admission is competitive and based on academic performance in the diploma.

*On completion of the Diploma of Health Sciences, domestic students will need to apply through SATAC for their chosen UniSA program.