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ECC is your entry to a Degree at ECU

Want a career in Nutrition industry? We’ve got you!

It’s never too late to chase your university dream or change your career path. Complete a Diploma of Health Science at Edith Cowan College (ECC) and you’ll gain direct entryinto the second year of the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience) at Edith Cowan University (ECU). With a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or higher, students can progress into the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Graduates from the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at ECU are eligible to become full members of DA and join the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) Program. Start a promising career in the media industry with ECC.

Degree your diploma leads into

Bachelor of Health Science (major in: Nutrition Bioscience)

Suited to students who aspire to be employed as a community or corporate nutritionist, or in roles which include undertaking nutritional assessment and offering general nutrition advice.

The major provides students with an understanding of the known nutrients and the non-nutrient substances in food, the assessment of nutritional status, nutritional needs during the lifecycle, community nutrition issues, the psychology and sociology of food habits, and current controversies in nutrition, biochemistry and human physiology. Students should select this major if they wish to apply for entry into postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics.

What you’re getting

Gain direct entry to ECU

The Diploma (Year 2) programs are quality assured by ECU, so you can be confident that your program is of the highest quality. Students who successfully complete Diploma (Year 2)# are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the respective bachelor degree at ECU.

#Exclude Social Science and Biomedical Science.

Part-time study available

If you need more flexibility, part-time study might be an option. You may also be able to change between full-time and part-time study during your course if your circumstances change.

More individualised classroom interaction

Lecture groups have a maximum of 50 students, although most classes average between 25 and 35 students. Lectures are complemented by group tutorials and workshops, ensuring you receive a high level of attention from your lecturers.

FEE-HELP Available

ECC is an approved Higher Education Provider and can offer FEE-HELP to eligible students to assist them in the payment of all or part of their tuition fees.

Located on ECU campuses

ECC is located on the Joondalup Campus West of Edith Cowan University. The Campus is 15 minutes walk from the Joondalup train station. A free bus service is also available to take you directly to the campus. ECC’s diploma programs are taught on Joondalup Campus West.

Access to ECU facilities

ECC is located in Building 80, ECU Joondalup Campus West. Students have access to ECU libraries, eLabs, medical facilities, cafes, sport facilities, security service and many more.

How we prepare you for a Media degree at ECU

With a Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries from ECC, you will enter directly into second year of your Media degree at ECU within a year. Contact us now and we’ll show you how to get started.

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Whatever your plan, we’ve got you

Our diplomas are delivered in a supportive environment, where small classes and high levels of student-teacher interaction are designed to set you up to succeed. Enquire at ECC today.

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