Program Overview

Our Diplomas are equivalent to the 1st year of your La Trobe University degree – only with tailored learning and more support.

Diploma of Health Sciences
La Trobe University is one of Australia’s leading health education providers and can give you the best possible head start to your career as a health professional.

The Diploma of Health Sciences provides an introduction into a range of health professions, and can help you discover your ideal role in the rapidly evolving health sector. 

You’ll be introduced to the anatomical organisation of the body, the basics of cell structure and function, and the fundamentals of the nervous and endocrine systems. You’ll also begin to learn how the particular characteristics and actions of a person can impact health and welfare.

Gain direct entry into 2nd year of:

Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours
You will be saving lives, helping the community and supporting people in crisis. Being a paramedic is challenging, rewarding and vital to the healthcare system. You’ll be assessing and managing patients, providing them and their significant others with physical, emotional, and mental support, and reducing strain on hospital resources through on-the-spot treatment.

La Trobe's Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours) gives you the knowledge and skills to launch a career in this important field of health. You'll develop a strong foundation in biosciences and paramedic practice for trauma, respiratory, cardiac, paediatric and obstetric management.

Kickstart your career with first-hand paramedic experience. Build the experience and resilience to tackle this exciting career with work-based learning opportunities in hospitals, community settings and with Ambulance Victoria. You can also practice in the Paramedicine Practical Laboratory equipped with industry-standard medical equipment and an outdoor emergency simulation space.

As a graduate, you will be ready to apply your practical skills when you're needed most. The course also offers a research honours pathway, which can facilitate direct entry into postgraduate studies.

You'll learn:

• Human biosciences - Learn the fundamentals of anatomy while exploring the nervous, endocrine, and other major organ systems of the body.
• Communication skills in healthcare - Gain an understanding of counselling and communication skills and how they are applied in a range of healthcare settings.
• Trauma, cardiac and paediatric management - Discover the pathophysiology of specific trauma conditions and the assessment and management procedures you will need to treat patients presenting with these conditions.
• Pharmacology - Explore the key role drugs play in the treatment and prevention of diseases, including drug classification, administration, and basic pharmacokinetics.