Domestic

Diploma of Health Science

Next intake

March 3, 2025

Campus locations

Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Perth

Course length

1 year full-time

Part-time options available

Contact hours

From 6 hours per week (part-time)

Payment options

FEE-HELP available for domestic students
Upfront payment

Contribute to a healthier and happier society with a Diploma of Health Science.

In addition to gaining foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences, this 12 month full-time course gives you the opportunity to gain an introduction to various areas of health science through interdisciplinary electives including Naturopathy, & Nutrition.

Upon graduation, this Higher Education Diploma opens the doors to further study in health science degrees or roles in allied health or complementary medicine environments. From owning your own business to being a part of community health project teams, the career outcomes of this course are full of exciting possibilities.

"The most rewarding part of this career is being able to help others. When someone comes to see you and tells you that they’re feeling better because you’ve helped them improve their quality of life – that’s a very good feeling."

Talia Harvey

Diploma of Health Science graduate

Learning Outcomes

Gain an understanding of the role of nutrition and medicinal foods in developing and maintaining health.
Develop a deeper understanding of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine and integumentary systems by considering their components, structure and related functions.
Explore the role of communication in healthcare, including when working with diverse populations and applying evidence-based and traditional knowledge.
Explore naturopathy and nutrition concepts through diploma electives.
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Career Opportunities

Graduates will be skilled to pursue several career paths, including:

Nutrition support services
Recipe or product development
Specialised sales
Content creation
Nutrition support services
Further studies in allied health science careers

This course forms a solid base for you to go forth and work in established professions or branch out into a career that doesn’t even exist yet! The opportunities for you are endless.

Student and Alumni Profiles

Student Profile

Discover how Emma found her passion for nutrition with Endeavour

Alumni Profile

Find out how Vicki Yap-Khaw found her passion in Naturopathy

Course Structure

The Diploma of Health Science is delivered 100% online.

Enjoy fully digitally structured learning, supported by our expert academics.
Book one-on-one consultations with subject specialists.
Study all your subjects at any time during the week within specified delivery periods.
Attend live classes virtually at specific timetabled times throughout the week. Supported by online study materials.

Contact our admissions team for additional details on the delivery mode for each subject or download the course structure here.

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Additional course options

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)

Learn how to treat illness and disease using in-depth knowledge of nutrition, dietary counselling, herbal medicine, manual therapies, flower essences, lifestyle education and homeopathy.

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

Clinical nutritionists integrate traditional food wisdom and current scientific evidence to motivate individuals and communities to eat well and live healthier lives.