Diploma of Health Sciences, Leading to Bachelor of Health Sciences - Family, Society and Health

Navitas Group - Deakin College - Melbourne Burwood Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 33,475/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2025

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Australia, Victoria

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 26,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

Diploma of Health Sciences, Leading to Bachelor of Health Sciences - Family, Society and Health

Program Overview

Diploma of Health Sciences

The Diploma of Health Sciences can gain you direct entry into second year of Deakin University bachelor degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition Science, Psychological Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, and Biomedical Science. This Diploma will give you a comprehensive understanding of the health of individuals, communities and populations, so that you are prepared to enter a wide variety of undergraduate courses.


Leading to: Bachelor of Health Sciences
A rewarding career in health gives you the chance to reduce health disparities and help individuals and communities – in Australia and overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, you can be confident you will have a solid grounding in a range of health-related fields. You will graduate prepared for a successful career in the largest and fastest growing employment sector in Australia, with employment in Health Care and Social Assistance projected to grow by 15.8% by 2026.^

Become a specialist in up to three major areas or broaden your knowledge and skill set through elective units.* Combining your interests with multiple majors can increase your competitiveness for a variety of health roles while opening the door to further study. This course also offers valuable workplace learning opportunities, giving you the chance to apply your knowledge in real-world contexts and build professional networks in the health sector.


Major: Family, Society and Health
This major focuses on the household and family as a setting for public health. It explores the issues facing households and families, such as the link between healthy human development and healthy households, economic wellbeing and health, and the need for supportive environments. It is ideal for students wishing to work in welfare, health promotion, or with organisations offering support services and resources for families.