Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months)
Want to know more about health issues facing individuals and communities? The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) gives you an alternative pathway into higher education. You'll learn in a supportive and friendly university environment that prepares you to address wellbeing and welfare challenges.
Study Health Science to learn about global health science issues from a range of perspectives. Better yet, gain practical skills in the promotion of health and wellbeing. You'll learn how to do this as an individual, and also as part of a team.
Learn about concepts, theories, practices and evidence relating to health science in today’s world. Develop an understanding of the professional and ethical behaviours required in health care. Discover how to use industry-relevant technologies to build a successful career. This diploma will prepare you for further study in the health care sector.
Over 8 months, you’ll study content that is similar to a bachelor degree, but in smaller class sizes – so you'll have more one-on-one time with your teachers. When you finish your UniLink diploma, you can move straight into a Bachelor of Health Science at Swinburne, adding no additional time or money to your studies.
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 30% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
8 Month/s
Intakes
Colombo (February, June, October)
Hawthorn (February, June, October)
Kandy (February, June, October) - View application and start dates
CRICOS code
088689A
Fees
A$32860 (total for 2023) (for Colombo and Kandy campus fee, refer to NCHS website http://nchs.edu.lk/swinburne/)*
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.
Course structure
- 7 core units (87.5 credit points)
- 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points)
Units of study
Elective units
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
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.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne University's ELICOS program: English for Academic Purposes EAP 4 Upper Intermediate, with overall 65% and all skills 60% or above
- IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)
Sri Lanka
Hotline: +94 777 899 998
Phone: +94 115 899 998
Email: info@nchs.edu.lk