Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
The Diploma of Science (Health Studies) will introduce you to the biological, social and cultural elements involved in health care. It is specially designed for students seeking a Diploma in Nursing, Biomedical Science and Psychology in order to major in one of these at Edith Cowan University.
Your direct pathway to Edith Cowan University
Fees 2020
| Program | CRICOS Course Code | Duration | International Students | Australian Students | FEE-HELP |
|
Diploma |
092037C |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$23,000 |
$13,200 |
Available for Australian Citizens |
|
Diploma |
092037C |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$31,300 |
A$14,400 |
Available for Australian Citizens |
Your Health Studies pathway
if you have…
✓ Completed Year 12 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 2)
8 university equivalent units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters. Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Direct Entry into Year 2 at ECU
Choose from the bachelor degrees listed below.
or if you have…
✓ Completed Year 11 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 1)
8 units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters to embed fundamental academic skills.
Diploma (Year 2)
Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 1) units
Student must complete the following units:
- Workplace Communication - Employability
- Introductory Computing
- Foundation Science
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Mathematics
- English Language Enhancement (or Elective)
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) (Year 2) units
Student must complete the following core units and major specific units:
Core units
- Professional Conduct and Communication
- Human Structure and Function
- Cultural Studies
- Professional and Academic Communication (Health)
- Evidence Based Practice in Health
Major specific units:
Nursing stream:
- Foundations of Nursing
- Clinical Sciences Introduction
- Health and Healthcare Systems
Other streams:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Systems Physiology
- Introductory Statistics
Entry into 2nd year of
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) up to 6 units (up to 90 credit points)
- Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) up to 3 units (up to 45 credit points)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) up to 7 units (up to 105 credit points)
- Bachelor of Psychology up to 8 units (up to 120 credit points)
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