Diploma of Health

    Diploma of Health

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 17,255 / year(s)
    Next IntakeAugust 10, 2026

    Diploma of Health

    About

    Kick-start your career in health

    Are you interested in pursuing a career in health? Our Diploma in Health at the University of Canberra is designed as a pathway into a range of health-related degrees such as Health Administration, Health Promotion, Public Health or Sports Administration. With a variety of employment opportunities available in both health and community organisations, studying a Diploma in Health will provide you with the skills to succeed in an ever-valuable industry.

    Study a Diploma in Health at UC and you will:

    • evelop an awareness of core health principles to contemporary health issues.
    • understand and apply effective basic technical and communication skills for health professionals.
    • develop relevant skills for further learning in a variety of health disciplines.
    • gain skills in critical thinking and analysis of information in a health care context.

    Course specific information

    This course is delivered in two semesters full-time or equivalent.

    Study opportunities

    On finishing your diploma you can enter directly into 2nd year of a:
    • Bachelor of Health Science
    • Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
    • Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Studies)
    • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

    Note: UC College courses fees may differ – please visit our Course Fees page for more information.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Students are required to meet English Language requirements and general admission requirements to the University of Canberra College.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 50
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 60

    English Program Requirements

    An overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 5.5, with no band score below 5.5.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    17,255 / year(s)

    How to Apply

    If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

    Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

    If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

    International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

    You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia:

    • an Australian Year 12
    • the International Baccalaureate
    • the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    Diploma of Health

    University of Canberra

    University of Canberra

    Australia

    Australia, Canberra