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 at the University of Canberra

Bachelor of Health Science
The Bachelor of Health Science program offers an expansive introduction to health sciences in the fields of public health, anatomy and physiology, psychology, health ethics and law, evidence-based medicine and data use and, Indigenous health. 
You’ll gain career-ready skills by completing projects focused on real-world scenarios, and engaging in the embedded work integrated learning. The flexibility and student-driven focus of this degree allows you to tailor your degree to a variety of career paths that follow your passion for health and wellbeing and enhance employability prospects upon graduation.

When you graduate you’ll have a strong academic base in health science disciplines, with the capacity to apply knowledge and skills in an ethical, fair and respectful manner. You will have a broad and coherent knowledge and skill for working as a professional in the health industry and will be well equipped to undertake further postgraduate study in research or other professional allied health degrees. Following completion of this course you might like to pursue further study through Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), Master of Public Health, Master of Occupational Therapy or Master of Speech Pathology.

Study a Bachelor of Health Science at UC and you will:

• Work individually, collaboratively and ethically while building interprofessional and 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.
•  Translate theoretical knowledge and skills to real-world opportunities through work integrated learning.
•  Develop technical, technological and communication skills to provide health solutions for increasing complex problems.
•  Develop and apply critical analysis skills to a range of contemporary health related issues.
•  Evaluate and critique health-related information from a range of sources and disciplines.
•  Design, apply and evaluate appropriate interventions and solutions to improve health outcomes. 

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.