Diploma in Health Sciences | Flinders Online

Diploma in

Health Sciences

Diploma in

Health Sciences

Build the skills and knowledge you need to enter one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing industries.

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Fast Facts

Entry requirements

ATAR

50.00

GPA

3.50

STAT

132/200

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TAFE/VET

Certificate
III

Bridging course

Completion of Flinders Foundation Studies

Duration

1 year

Delivery mode

Online

Availability

Full-time, part-time

Start dates

March, July

Annual indicative fees (2025)

$12,192 (CSP)

Assumed knowledge

None

Prerequisites

None

Duration

1 year

Delivery mode

Online

Availability

Full-time, part-time

Start dates

March, July

Annual indicative fees (2025)

$12,192 (CSP)

Assumed knowledge

None

Prerequisites

None

Overview

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Study Health Sciences at Flinders

Kick start your health career in 12 months.

Study Health Sciences at Flinders

Kick start your health career in 12 months.

Prepare for a rewarding career in direct patient care, health administration, or public health with the Diploma in Health Sciences.

This flexible program builds foundational knowledge in human health, anatomy, physiology and health systems, while exploring factors influencing wellbeing and evidence-based care.

You’ll graduate with transferable skills for diverse healthcare roles or go on to further study, including pathways to the Associate Degree or Bachelor of Health Sciences.

What you will study

You'll study 8 topics covering in-demand health skills relevant to healthcare settings. You can tailor your studies to suit your career goals with options in nutrition, molecular biology, health promotion or digital health.

What you will study

You'll study 8 topics covering in-demand health skills relevant to healthcare settings. You can tailor your studies to suit your career goals with options in nutrition, molecular biology, health promotion or digital health.

Core topics

First half of the year

Research and Study Skills
Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication

Second half of the year

Human Bioscience
Strengths-based Approaches to Health: Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Understanding Health, Illness, and Health and Social Care in Australia

Option topics

Managing in Modern Organisations
Digital and Social Media
Health Promotion for Health Professionals
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology

Core topics

First half of the year

Research and Study Skills
Interpersonal and Interprofessional Communication

Second half of the year

Human Bioscience
Strengths-based Approaches to Health: Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Understanding Health, Illness, and Health and Social Care in Australia

Option topics

Managing in Modern Organisations
Digital and Social Media
Health Promotion for Health Professionals
Nutrition, Physical Activity and Health
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology

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Course handbook

Your career

This degree can lead to various careers in direct patient care, health administration, or public health. Or you can choose to continue your study to enhance your career opportunities.

Your career

This degree can lead to various careers in direct patient care, health administration, or public health. Or you can choose to continue your study to enhance your career opportunities.

Potential occupations

Community Services Officer

Health Promotion Officer

Wellbeing Program Officer

Research Assistant

$85,000*

$81,500*

$72,000*

*Typical salaries are drawn from a variety of sources, including Seek, Glassdoor and Indeed, and may vary. Please do your own research.

Potential employers

Non-government agencies
Government
Local councils
Health & Social Care Services
Hospitals

Potential occupations

Community Services Officer

Health Promotion Officer

Wellbeing Program Officer

Research Assistant

$85,000*

$81,500*

$72,000*

*Typical salaries are drawn from a variety of sources, including Seek, Glassdoor and Indeed, and may vary. Please do your own research.

Potential employers

Non-government agencies
Government
Local councils
Health & Social Care Services
Hospitals

Practical experience

Learn through interactive and practical activities designed to engage and challenge you.

You'll investigate, analyse, and debate real-world health issues, enabling you to apply new concepts in your practice.

Practical experience

Learn through interactive and practical activities designed to engage and challenge you.

You'll investigate, analyse, and debate real-world health issues, enabling you to apply new concepts in your practice.

Flinders University is a future you can count on

Flinders University is ranked top 2% globally*.

Fast track your career in just 12 months.

Flexible online study - study anywhere, anytime and start, stop and restart your studies when life allows.

Pathway to further study. Gain 1 year of credit towards an Associate Degree or Bachelor of Health Science degree.

Learn from the experts. Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry.

High employment. Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest employing industry and is projected to have strong employment growth. 

Flinders University is ranked top 2% globally*

Fast track your career in just 12 months.

Flexible online study - study anywhere, anytime and start, stop and restart your studies when life allows

Pathway to further study. Gain 1 year of credit towards an Associate Degree or Bachelor of Health Science degree.

Learn from the experts. Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry.

High employment. Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest employing industry and is projected to have strong employment growth. 

*THE World University Rankings 2023 & QILT 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey-longitudinal.

Get inspired

Discover more about Flinders University’s Diploma in Health Sciences.

Get inspired

Discover more about Flinders University’s Diploma in Health Sciences.

Want to know how a major in health promotion can shape your career?

Discover the benefits with insights from Flinders University alumnus Brooke Trenorden.

Learn about Health Sciences

Hear about Health Sciences with Professor John Coveney.

Meet your academics

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Meet your academics

Our incredible teaching and professional staff are experts in their fields and well-connected to the industry.

Dr Jane Harford

Course Coordinator

Dr Jane Harford has a background as a registered nurse and has completed studies in health administration, public policy, economics and public health. She has also worked in health services, spending time in a range of roles in government and at universities.

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Dr Jane Harford

Course Coordinator

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Dr Jane Harford has a background as a registered nurse and has completed studies in health administration, public policy, economics and public health. She has also worked in health services, spending time in a range of roles in government and at universities.

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Louisa Matwiejczyk

Academic Lead

Dr Louisa Matwiejczyk is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Senior Fellow in Advanced Higher Education with extensive experience in health sciences, interprofessional practice and education. She has worked across clinical, community, private practice and public health settings and across a wide range of teaching areas.

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Louisa Matwiejczyk

Academic Lead

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Dr Louisa Matwiejczyk is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Senior Fellow in Advanced Higher Education with extensive experience in health sciences, interprofessional practice and education. She has worked across clinical, community, private practice and public health settings and across a wide range of teaching areas.

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Entry requirements

To be accepted into this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

ATAR

50.00

GPA

3.50

STAT

132/200

Find out more

TAFE/VET

Certificate III

ATAR

50.00

GPA

3.50

STAT

132/200

Find out more

TAFE/VET

Certificate III

Bridging course

Completion of Flinders Foundation Studies

Bridging course

Completion of Flinders Foundation Studies

Have a question?

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Have a question?

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

Are there jobs in health?

Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest employing industry and is projected to have strong employment growth through to May 2033 (Jobs and Skills Australia 2024). 

From treating patients in health clinics to providing preventative self-care, influencing health care policy in government agencies or undertaking life-changing research, the opportunities are limitless.

What jobs can I get with a diploma in Health Sciences?

This degree can lead to a career in varied health care settings such as a research assistant, health promotions officer, community services officer and much more. It also enables you to continue in other study programs to enhance your career opportunities.

How to apply?

Select your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and your eligibility.

Check the key application and enrolment dates.

Apply and submit your application via Direct Entry.

Who is eligible to apply?

Flinders Online courses are available for Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas and Pacific Engagement visa holders.

International students in Australia who hold a student visa are not eligible to apply.

For further information regarding course eligibility, refer to the individual entry requirements for each course.

When do I apply?

You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and by no later than teaching commencement dates. If places fill, applications for your preferred start date may close without notice and you will be considered for the next available intake.

Semester 1: teaching commences 3 March 2025 – Applications close 28 February 2025
Semester 2: teaching commences 28 July 2025 – Applications close 25 July 2025

Some courses have non-standard semester commencement dates as follows:

February Study Period: teaching commences 24 February 2025 – Applications close 21 February 2025
June Study Period: teaching commences 30 June 2025 – Applications close 27 June 2025
September Study Period: teaching commences 29 September 2025 – Applications close 26 September 2025

Please refer to the individual Flinders Online course for more information.

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