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The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (12 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

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Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Duration

1 Year/s

CRICOS code

089747K

Fees

A$30870 (total for 2018)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (12 months) provides a credit-bearing pathway into a selection of health science-related bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (12 months), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising:

8 core units (87.5 credit points) (includes one compulsory zero credit point unit)
1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)

Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.

Units of study

Core units

Communication skills from a global perspective (COM10009)
Introduction to biology (BIO10006)
Statistics 101 (STA10008)
Psychology fundamentals (PSY10006) *

Health science 1 (HEA10002)

Introduction to anatomy and physiology (BIO10007)
Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHY10008)

Academic literacies - 2 (LAL10002) (compulsory zero credit unit)

Elective units
Select one from the following:

Calculus and applications (MTH10014)
Foundation mathematics (MTH10011)

Scientific cultural innovation (SOC10001)

Sports & exercise science 101 (SPH10002)

* Students choosing to progress to Bachelor of Psychology may need to repeat this unit for accreditation within their degree.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in the health care sector.

Aims and objectives

This course prepares the student to work in a range of roles under supervision within the health care sector.

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$30870 (total for 2018)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module)
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 75
Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

Find out more about English language requirements.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au