Overview

The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

The programme

The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find employment in the health care sector.

Aims and objectives

Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months) at Swinburne University of Technology prepares the student to work in a range of roles under supervision within the health care sector.

Accreditation

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology

Statistics 101

Health and disease

Health science

Applied communication

Indigenous Studies

Scientific cultural innovation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Colombo, Sri Lanka

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 088689A

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

Swinburne University's ELICOS program: English for Academic Purposes EAP 4 Upper Intermediate, with overall 65% and all skills 60% or above
IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0
TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36960 AUD / full

≈ 36960 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11606 AUD / full

≈ 11606 AUD / full

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Australia
Sri Lanka

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The programme

Career opportunities

Aims and objectives

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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