Diploma of Health Sciences

La Trobe University - Bendigo

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Overview

La Trobe's Diploma of Health Sciences is your pathway to one of our health degrees and a qualification to step into entry-level roles.

You can earn up to one year’s worth of course credit (also called advanced standing) for the subjects you study - meaning you can jump directly into the second year of La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences.

You’ll also be connected to a Senior Support Adviser and peer mentors who'll support you along the way.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Majors

Health.

Potential Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Diploma of Health Sciences can pursue entry-level roles across health services and organisations.

You could become a:

Medical assistant: Take responsibility for the administrative tasks needed in the day-to-day operations of physician’s clinics, chiropractic offices or other healthcare facilities. 

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the La Trobe University website for admission criteria information.

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