UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Health (Higher Education)
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Health (Higher Education) is designed as a launchpad for students without a direct pathway into university-level health study, whether their eventual goal is nursing, midwifery, psychology, allied health or exercise science. It covers the fundamentals of health and wellbeing alongside the academic and professional skills universities expect, delivered flexibly with strong support from experienced educators. Students learn how health practice draws on evidence and start developing the professional communication skills needed to progress into a full health degree.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Year 1: Semester 1Academic Writing15 credit pointsFASTP1015Introduction to Tertiary Studies15 credit pointsFASTP1011Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery 115 credit pointsNURBN1111ElectiveSemester 2Elective
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Admission criteria for applicants currently year 12 and recent secondary graduates (past two years)This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in any English (EAL) or Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English other than EAL.Admission criteria for applications with Higher Education studyPrevious higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST).Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training studyCompulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Admission criteria for applications with work and life experienceApplicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST). Applicants who have not met the entry criteria through their academic studies can have their work experience considered. Applicants need to have completed secondary school and have at least 2 years FTE work experience.
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