Diploma in Health Sciences

About the course

Turn your passion into a profession with La Trobe's Diploma in Health Sciences.Take a supported pathway into our Bachelor of Health Sciences or head straight into entry-level healthcare roles with the interdisciplinary skills you need. Build your health sciences knowledge and get the full university experience by studying core subjects alongside Bachelor's degree students. Learn the fundamentals, including anatomy and physiology, and explore the social and psychological impacts of health and science.

Career outcome

Graduates of the Diploma in Health Sciences can pursue entry-level healthcare roles in a wide range of sectors. Possible roles include:medical assistantretail or pharmacy assistantaged care program assistanthealth policy assistanthealth promotion or marketing assistant.The Diploma in Health Sciences also provides a pathway into second year of La Trobe's the Bachelor of Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)