Program Overview

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the UC course you’re aiming for, UC College’s diplomas –  also known as higher education diplomas – will provide you with an introduction to your chosen study area. They act as an alternative entry pathway for admission to UC undergraduate courses and prepare you for university study.

Diploma of 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:

• Develop 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.

On successful completion of the Diploma of Health, you’ll receive up to 24 credit points (one year) of advanced standing into the second year of the following Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) at the University of Canberra

Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
The Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) focuses on human performance as well as the roles and benefits of exercise and physical activity. 

You will gain a foundation in sport sciences as it relates to human movement and sport performance including fundamental concepts in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and exercise programming and prescription. Develop skills in physiological testing procedures, biomechanical analyses to measure a range of parameters relating to physical activity, exercise and sport performance. You’ll also have opportunities to gain experiences in a number of health workplace settings embedded into your degree. 

You’ll graduate with a strong academic base in both sport and health science disciplines related to human movement, physical activity and performance and be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research, high performance sport or other allied health degrees. Further study opportunities include Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Strength and Conditioning, Master of Occupational Therapy and Master of Physiotherapy.

Study a Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement) at UC and you will:

• Work individually, collaboratively and ethically while building professional networks in the health sector.
• Translate and communicate discipline specific knowledge to a variety of health-related audiences such as professionals, government and non-government representatives and clients.
• Develop and apply critical analysis skills to a range of contemporary health related issues 
• Develop technical, technological and communication skills to provide health or sport solutions for increasing complex problems.
• Design, apply and evaluate appropriate interventions for improved health or performance outcomes. 
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations in laboratory simulated learning environments, and community and industry settings, independently and as part of a team.
• Analyse and explain the impact of physical activity on human development and performance. 

Work Integrated Learning
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is at the very centre of all UC degrees. You’ll complete units designed to help you develop the professional skills essential for employment in the health industry. You will work and study in real-world situations, learning from industry-active professionals and world-class scholars and graduate highly employable with the skills and knowledge for success.
As part of your degree you will undertake a 120-hour WIL experience during the final year of your course.