UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
Shape a future where you truly make a positive difference. Step into one of Australia’s fastest growing industries with the Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health, and start your pathway to a meaningful, hands-on career supporting patient and community health. Gain foundational knowledge in health care while building the academic skills for further study. You will tailor your studies by choosing a specialisation in biomedical and medical laboratory science, exercise science and exercise physiology, exercise science and psychological sciences, occupational therapy or osteopathic studies. The Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health is also a pathway into a range of linked clinically-focused health degrees (see Career Outcomes below). This course is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. At SCU College, we support your success through carefully designed curriculum with embedded support, and additional support material is available through self-access online resources.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Specialisations Note 1
- Biomedical and Medical Laboratory ScienceUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineBIOL1006Introduction to Medical ScienceHBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and PhysiologyCHEM1001ChemistryBIOL1007Foundational Cell BiologyHBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3STAT1002Scientific Data Management and AnalysisINDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples EDUC1001
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- BIOL1006Introduction to Medical Science
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- CHEM1001Chemistry
- BIOL1007Foundational Cell Biology
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- STAT1002Scientific Data Management and Analysis
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
- Exercise Science and Exercise PhysiologyUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineHLTH1001Introduction to Science for Health ProfessionsHBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and PhysiologyHBIO1006Growth and DevelopmentHBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityHBIO2001Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy Note 3HLTH2002Exercise Physiology Note 3 EDUC1001
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- HLTH1001Introduction to Science for Health Professions
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1006Growth and Development
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
- HBIO2001Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
- HLTH2002Exercise Physiology
- Exercise Science and Psychological ScienceUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineHLTH1008Physical Activity for HealthHBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and PhysiologyPSYC1002Psychology Foundations: Self and SituationNUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical ActivityPSYC1001Psychology Foundations: Brain and CognitionPSYC1009Introducing Health PsychologyPSYC1010Positive Psychology EDUC1001
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- HLTH1008Physical Activity for Health
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- PSYC1002Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
- NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
- PSYC1001Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
- PSYC1009Introducing Health Psychology
- PSYC1010Positive Psychology
- Occupational TherapyUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineOCCU1001Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human OccupationsHBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and PhysiologyOCCU2005Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions Note 3HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology Note 3HLTH1005Understanding Wellbeing and Mental HealthHLTH1009Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social SciencesINDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples EDUC1001
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- OCCU1001Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- OCCU2005Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- HLTH1005Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
- HLTH1009Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social Sciences
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples
- Osteopathic StudiesUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesEDUC1001Language and Learning in Your DisciplineHLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health PracticeOSTP1001Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and PhysiologyHBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and PhysiologyOSTP2004Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2 Note 2BIOL2007BiochemistryOSTP2001Osteopathic Science I EDUC1001
- EDUC1001Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- HLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
- OSTP1001Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- OSTP2004Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2
- BIOL2007Biochemistry
- OSTP2001Osteopathic Science I | Biomedical and Medical Laboratory Science: EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- BIOL1006Introduction to Medical Science
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- CHEM1001Chemistry
- BIOL1007Foundational Cell Biology
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- STAT1002Scientific Data Management and Analysis
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology: EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- HLTH1001Introduction to Science for Health Professions
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1006Growth and Development
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
- HBIO2001Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy
- HLTH2002Exercise Physiology | Exercise Science and Psychological Science: EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- HLTH1008Physical Activity for Health
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- PSYC1002Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
- NUTR1001Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity
- PSYC1001Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
- PSYC1009Introducing Health Psychology
- PSYC1010Positive Psychology | Occupational Therapy: EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- OCCU1001Introduction to Occupational Therapy and Human Occupations
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- OCCU2005Lifespan Development and Occupational Transitions
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- HLTH1005Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
- HLTH1009Research for Practice 1: Introduction to Research in Health and Social Sciences
- INDG2001Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples | Osteopathic Studies: EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
- HLTH1006Foundations of Interprofessional Health Practice
- OSTP1001Osteopathic Manual Therapy 1
- HBIO1009Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
- HBIO1010Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- OSTP2004Osteopathic Manual Therapy 2
- BIOL2007Biochemistry
- OSTP2001Osteopathic Science I
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Nursing & Health Sciences lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
ATAR: 45. To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Clinical and Allied Health, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 1 specialisation in: Biomedical and Medical Laboratory Science; or Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology; or Exercise Science and Psychological Science; or Occupational Therapy; or Osteopathic Studies.
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