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About the course
The Diploma of Health Science builds essential knowledge and skills for work and further study in the Australian healthcare system. You will explore health promotion, communication and culturally safe practice, with an emphasis on improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities. The course also provides a pathway into higher education at CDU, with completed units aligning to further study areas such as public health, nutrition and occupational therapy. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue roles supporting health and wellbeing initiatives across community and primary health settings. Career options can include health promotion and community health work, roles in non-government organisations and social services, and project support positions. The qualification can also support employment as a therapy services officer and provide a pathway to further university study in health-related disciplines at diploma level. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.
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