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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Diploma of Health

  • Diploma

Kick-start your career in health

Are you interested in pursuing a career in health?

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Kick-start your career in health

Are you interested in pursuing a career in health? Our Diploma in Health at the University of Canberra is designed as a pathway into a range of health-related degrees such as Health Administration, Health Promotion, Public Health or Sports Administration. With a variety of employment opportunities available in both health and community organisations, studying a Diploma in Health will provide you with the skills to succeed in an ever-valuable industry.

Study a Diploma in Health at UC and you will:
  • evelop an awareness of core health principles to contemporary health issues.
  • understand and apply effective basic technical and communication skills for health professionals.
  • develop relevant skills for further learning in a variety of health disciplines.
  • gain skills in critical thinking and analysis of information in a health care context.

Course specific information

This course is delivered in two semesters full-time or equivalent.

Study opportunities
On finishing your diploma you can enter directly into 2nd year of a:
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Studies)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Note: UC College courses fees may differ - please visit our Course Fees page for more information.

Entry requirements

Students are required to meet English Language requirements and general admission requirements to the University of Canberra College.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Canberra.
88.3%
Overall satisfaction
93.4%
Skill scale
73.7%
Teaching scale
72.2%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary