Overview

Kick-start your career in 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.

Course-specific information

This course is delivered in two semesters full-time or equivalent. The Diploma of Health is also transferable into a Bachelor of Health Science.  

Learning outcomes

• Students will gain an understanding of fundamental concepts in health care and apply these skills and knowledge in various settings.
• Students will gain skills in critical thinking and analysis of information in a health care context.
• Students will gain technical and communication skills for health professionals.
• Students will gain technical and communication skills for health professionals.

Related graduate attributes

• By the end of the course graduates will have developed a technical and theoretical knowledge across a broad field of areas within the Health sector. They use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. They communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings. AQF: Knowledge
• By the end of the course graduates will have developed skills and attributes in analysis and inquiry and problem solving. They use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. AQF: Knowledge and Skills Application of knowledge and skills
• By the end of the course, graduates will have developed skills in communication, professionalism and ethical behaviour in the workplace and developed a sense of social responsibility. They will evaluate, adopt and update technology, knowledge and skills. AQF Application of Knowledge and Skills
• By the end of their course, graduates will have developed skills in working independently and with others, research writing and decision making skills. They work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. AQF: knowledge and skills