Diploma Of Health Science

The Diploma of Health Science allows students to undertake higher education studies equivalent to the first year of our Health Science bachelor degree for personal interest, to upgrade knowledge, or to allow a taste of study prior to transitioning into a full degree.

Students choose a specialisation from:

• Naturopathy
  • Health Science – Naturopathy
• Nutritional Medicine
  • Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine
  • Health Science – Nutritional Medicine
• Western Herbal Medicine
  • Health Science – Western Herbal Medicine

The one-year Diploma of Health Science, approved by the national Australian accreditation body TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency), explores the foundational sciences required for higher education in complementary medicine.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Anatomy and physiology
• Bioscience
• Social sciences
• Research studies
• Discipline-specific studies in your chosen specialist area (naturopathy, nutritional medicine or western herbal medicine).

CAREER PROSPECTS

As a graduate of the Diploma of Health Science, you will be provided the academic and practical skills for a rewarding career in the broader complementary medicine industry, enhancing your employment prospects in retail, manufacturing and primary healthcare administration roles