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About the course
The Diploma of Health helps you explore a range of health disciplines before committing to a specific profession. Delivered through SCU College with embedded academic support, it builds foundational knowledge and study skills and lets you choose a specialisation aligned to future degree pathways. It can provide a supported entry route into selected Southern Cross University bachelor programs and includes practical learning with placement opportunities in some areas. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles across health and community services settings, depending on chosen specialisation and further study plans. Possible pathways include work as an allied health assistant, personal care assistant, laboratory assistant or case worker, and the diploma can also support progression into a related bachelor degree at Southern Cross University. Outcomes and placement expectations can vary by specialisation and study mode. 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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