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.

Your pathway to UniSA

Location

Adelaide

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Stage 1 Core Modules

Academic Research and Critical Enquiry
Information and New Media Technologies
Communication; People, Place and Culture
Science and Society
Human Biology
Maths & Statistics
Chemistry
Essential Study Skills

Stage 2 Modules

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology 1
Human Physiology 2
Foundation of Health
Introduction to Psychology
Global and National Health
Population Health
Statistics for Laboratory Sciences

Entry into 2nd year of the University of South Australia

Year 1 with advanced standing of the University of South Australia

What is a Quota?

Certain Bachelor degrees at UniSA require placement in a clinical environment - e.g. hospital. There is a limited amount of clinical placements available, therefore the university put a quota on the program, to ensure that all students that study the program get the required training through the clinical placement. Programs with quota are competitive and a higher grade point average (GPA) is often required.

What if the Quota is full?

If you apply for a Diploma pathway program which has become full we will still issue you with a Letter of Offer for a more general program. You can then choose to have your offer revised for an alternative program or choose to accept the offer we have issued for you.

Popular Careers for Graduates

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Health and Recreation Industries
Outdoor Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

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Rehabilitation
Aged Care
Private Practice

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology

Exercise and sports science
Secondary and tertiary health
Private clinics

Bachelor of Health Science

Fitness and Recreation
Researching
Health Promotion

Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

Diagnostic Pathology
Forensic Pathology
Public Health

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)

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Hospitals

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)

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Hospitals

Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy)

Private Practice
Hospitals

Bachelor of Medical Science

Medical Research
Biotechnology Industry
Medical Sales and Marketing

Bachelor of Midwifery

Hospitals
Community Clinics

Bachelor of Nursing

Hospitals
Community Clinics
Aged and Rehabilitative Care
Health Promotion
Administration and Research

Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Advisors
Product Formulations
Nutrition Advice and Marketing of Functional Foods

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Hospitals
Pharmaceutical Industry

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science

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Pharmaceutical Companies
Research Organisations
Regulatory Bodies

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

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Hospitals
Sporting Teams

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Private Practice
Hospitals
Community Health Centres
Aged Care

Average Starting salaries

According to 2015 research conducted by Graduate Careers Australia, average national graduate starting salaries are ranging from A$50,000.

Fees

Year	International Students		Australian Students
2016	Stage 1*	Stage 2	Stage 1^	Stage 2
2016	$19,920	$25,000 ($3,125 per unit)	$10,920	$15,200 ($1,900 per unit)

*Core courses = $3,200 per unit, stream courses = $2,400 per unit
^Core courses = $1,700 per unit, stream courses = $1,275 per unit

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