Overview

The Diploma of Health Science provides the foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences needed for further study in Complementary Medicine and Public Health. This course covers the functions of the human body and introduces you to a broad range of specialisation and elective subjects that allow you to tailor the course to suit your career goals. Graduate with the academic knowledge and practical skills for further study in Health or embark on a rewarding career in the broader complementary medicine and healthcare industries.

Learning outcomes
  • Understand the core principles of biological and social sciences.
  • Explore how the body functions and maintains health in different environments.
  • Develop an understanding of health theories and initiatives to improve outcomes.
  • Refine your research skills, focusing on the importance of evidence-based practice.

Majors

Biological Foundations, Human Structure & Physiology, Evidence-based Practice, Human Structure & Physiology.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduate with the academic and practical skills for further study in a more specialised field or step into a rewarding career in the broad complementary medicine and healthcare industries.
This diploma can help you find work in areas as varied as public or community health, recipe or product development, retail or sales of health and wellbeing products, and content creation for health organisations.

Potential career paths
  • Clinic Practice Manager
  • Health Educator
  • Public Health Nutritionist

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer42.70N/P
Median rank to receive an offer37.55N/P
Lowest rank to receive an offer32.00N/P

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Torrens University Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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