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The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 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.

Duration

8 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (February, June, October) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

VTAC course codes

3400210821 (CSP)
3400211543 (IFP)

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 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.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months), students must successfully complete 100 credit points comprising:

7 core units (87.5 credit points)
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

Introduction to anatomy and physiology (BIO10007)

Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHI10005)

Psychology fundamentals (PSY10006) *

Statistics 101 (STA10008)

Health and disease (BIO20009)

Health science 1 (HEA10002)

Introduction to digital health (HEA10005)

Elective units

Select one from the following:

Introduction to biology (BIO10006)

Applied communication (COM10009)

Indigenous Studies (INS10003) **

Scientific cultural innovation (SOC10001)

Sports & exercise science 101 (SPH10002)

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

** Available at Nawaloka

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

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.

Graduate skills

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

develop critical analysis skills to enable effective communication in workplace and academic environments
develop and display the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
think logically and creatively within the health science context
conduct research and present findings in both written and oral formats
apply mathematical and statistical techniques to a range of scientific applications
understand the core principles of health science theory, research and practice.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and 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.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months) allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Science	8 units
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences	8 units
Bachelor of Health Science	8 units
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science	5 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression into the Psychology and Forensic Science Major or the Psychology and Psychophysiology Major within the Bachelor of Health Science is unavailable. For further information please consult with a Course Advise Specialist.

Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2021 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$9,901	$9,901	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Standard entry

Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification

VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in any English or English (EAL)

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Other entry

Successful completion of a Swinburne UniLink Bridging Program

Course Prerequisites

VCE: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in any English or English (EAL)

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admissions process.

How to apply

Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.

Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.

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