Diploma of Health Science
The Diploma of Health Science 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, Exercise and Sports Science, Biomedical, Speech Pathology in order to major in one of these at Edith Cowan University.
Your direct pathway to Edith Cowan University
Fees 2022
| Program | CRICOS Course Code | Duration | International Students | Australian Students | FEE-HELP |
|
Diploma |
103337G |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$24,200 ($3,025 per unit) |
$14,100 ($1,762.50 per unit) |
Available for Australian Citizens |
|
Diploma |
103337G |
2 semesters |
$32,900 ($4,112.50 per unit) |
$15,400 ($1,925 per unit) |
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 Health Science (Year 2)
8 university equivalent units studied over 2 trimesters. Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Direct Entry into ECU 2nd Year
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 Health Science (Year 1)
8 units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters to embed fundamental academic skills.
Diploma of Health Science (Year 2)
Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Location
Duration
12 months
Diploma (Year 1) intakes
February, June, October
Diploma (Year 2) intakes
February, July
(Speech Pathology: February intake only)
Diploma of Health Science (Year 1) units - 15 Credit Points Each
Student must complete the following units:
- Workplace Communication - Employability
- Introductory Computing
- Foundation Science
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Introductory Chemistry
- Introductory Mathematics
- Year 1 Elective
Diploma of Health Science (Year 2) units - 15 Credit Points Each
For units undertaken in this course, please refer to this course planner.
Entry into ECU 2nd Year upon completion of Diploma of Health Science
- Bachelor of Psychology - 8 units
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) minor in: Human Biology - 8 units
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) major in: Applied Chemistry, Data Science, Forensic Science, Human Biology, Human Genetics - 6 units
- Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science) - 8 units§
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - 8 units*
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology - 8 units^
§ On-campus only. If you commence at ECU in July, it will take 2.5 years to complete at ECU due to sequencing of units.
* On-campus only. Limited places in Diploma for this course stream.
^ February intake only. On-campus only. Available to international students only. Limited places in Diploma for this course stream. First intake of Diploma course at ECC in Feb 2023.
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