UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (Extended)
Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Study health science to learn about global health issues facing individuals and communities. Gain practical skills in promoting health and wellbeing while participating in group work and learning to work individually. You'll get an understanding of the concepts, theories, practices and evidence relating to health science in the modern world and develop an understanding of the professional and ethical behaviours required in health care. Learn how to use industry-relevant technologies to build a successful career and prepare for further study in the health care sector. Why UniLink? Our UniLink diplomas are designed to provide a seamless connection from diploma to bachelor degree. They're an alternative pathway - with a next gen difference! You'll join our thriving Hawthorn campus community and gain access to all the same Swinburne facilities and support as your degree peers, with the addition of tailored support. You'll have access to increased one-on-one time with your experienced teachers, English language development and learning support, smaller class sizes and increased class time to further develop the skills you need to succeed. View Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) course handbook Get a copy of our course guide Transitioning into a degree UniLink allow students to progress from one qualification to.
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Course structure
Successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) requires students to complete units of study to the value of 100 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated. Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study) Diploma of Health
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Successful completion of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. Non-Year 12 entry Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply. Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit. Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that.
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