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About the course
The Diploma of Health helps you explore a range of health career directions before committing to a specific profession. Delivered through SCU College, it provides supported study and a pathway into selected Southern Cross University bachelor degrees. You choose a specialisation aligned to disciplines such as exercise science, nursing, counselling, community welfare or biomedical science, with some on-campus requirements for most online study options. This is a Diploma in health. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates may seek entry-level roles across health and community services settings, depending on the specialisation and units completed. Outcomes can include work as an allied health assistant, personal care assistant, laboratory assistant or case worker, and the diploma can also support progression into related bachelor degrees at Southern Cross University. Career options vary by stream and may involve placement requirements. This is a Diploma leading to health-related pathways. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
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 |
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