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About the course
This diploma builds foundational knowledge for a career in health and provides a supported pathway into further study in a range of community health degrees. You can tailor the course by selecting a specialisation such as community welfare, counselling, psychological sciences, naturopathic studies or nursing. Delivered through SCU College, it focuses on structured learning with embedded academic support and flexible study options in the Diploma-level health discipline. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can use this diploma as a supported entry point into further study and work in health and community-focused settings. The course prepares you with core knowledge and confidence suited to assistant and support roles and helps position you for progression into linked bachelor degrees across community welfare, counselling, psychological sciences, naturopathic studies or nursing pathways. Career direction typically aligns to the chosen specialisation within this Diploma-level health discipline.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
