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 Science: 5D6004*

Your pathway to UniSA

Enter UniSA with a full year of credit from your Diploma

Progression into the University of South Australia
Intake: February
GPA progression requirements	Year 2 UniSA	UniSA course credit	Duration (years) at UniSA
4.0	Bachelor of Human Movement	8	2
4.5	Bachelor of Medical Science	8	2

Entry into 1st year of the University of South Australia

Progression into the University of South Australia
Intake: February
GPA progression requirements	Year 1 UniSA	UniSA course credit	Duration (years) at UniSA
4	Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health)	7	3
6	Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) [1]	6	4
6	Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) [2]	6	4
6	Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) [3]	6	4
4.5	Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences	6	3
5.5	Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [4]	5	4
5.5	Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)	5	4
6	Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [5]	5	4
5.5	Bachelor of Podiatry [6]	5	4
4.5	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science	4	3
4.5	Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)	4	4
5	Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)	4	4
4.5	Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science	4	3
5	Bachelor of Human Movement, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences	3	4
4.5	Bachelor of Nursing [7]	3	3
6	Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [8]	3	4
5	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences	2	4
5	Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling & Interpersonal Skills)	2	4
5	Bachelor of Midwifery [9]	2	3

Information for interntional students

[1]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) package: [Click here for more details] Entry requires IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 (or equivalent) upon entry into Diploma. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. University program admission is competitive.
[2]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) package: [Click here for more details] Applicants will be offered a Diploma of Health Sciences & Bachelor of Human Movement package. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. On successful completion of the diploma with the required GPA of 6, students will be able to apply to the University for entry to Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy). University program admission is competitive.
[3]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) package: [Click here for more details] Applicants will be offered a Diploma of Health Sciences & Bachelor of Human Movement package. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. On successful completion of the diploma with the required GPA of 6, students will be able to apply to the University for entry to Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine). University program admission is competitive.
[4]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) package: [Click here for more details] Entry requires IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 (or equivalent) upon entry into Diploma. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. University program admission is competitive.
[5]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) package: [Click here for more details] Entry requires IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 (or equivalent) upon entry into Diploma. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. University program admission is competitive.
[6]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Podiatry package: [Click here for more details] A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. University program admission is competitive.
[7]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Nursing package: [Click here for more details] Entry requires IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 (or equivalent) upon entry into Diploma. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. To meet entry to the Bachelor of Nursing students need to achieve minimum GPA of 4.5 and must provide evidence of (a) IELTS 7.0 with no band lower than 7.0, or (b) an approved alternative English test, such as Pearson PTE or the Occupational English Test (OET). University program admission is competitive.
[8]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) package: [Click here for more details] Entry requires IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0 (or equivalent) upon entry into Diploma. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. University program admission is competitive.
[9]	For Diploma of Health Science & Bachelor of Midwifery package: [Click here for more details] Entry requires IELTS 6.5 with no band lower than 6.5 (or equivalent) upon entry into Diploma. A quota applies to the Bachelor program. Places will only be confirmed when SAIBT receives completed acceptance documents and payment. If the quota has been filled, students will be offered to package with an alternative University program. To meet entry to the Bachelor of Midwifery students need to achieve minimum GPA of 5 and must provide evidence of (a) IELTS 7.0 with no band lower than 7.0, or (b) an approved alternative English test, such as Pearson PTE or the Occupational English Test (OET). University program admission is competitive.