Study a diploma in Health Sciences

Gain an excellent grounding in all aspects of the health sector.
You will develop a suite of transferable skills that are relevant to a variety of health environments and can be built on with further study.
Our teaching staff are experienced health professionals with rich and diverse backgrounds, sharing a broad range of connections to industry.
The Diploma is the equivalent of only one year of full-time study (or the part-time equivalent), meaning you can gain the skills you need and be job-ready within just 12 months.
You can choose to continue studying in our Associate Degree or Bachelor of Health Science programs with full credit for your study.
Study anywhere in Australia, with all core Health Sciences topics available online. Depending on which option and elective topics are taken, study can be fully online.

Your career

This degree will lead to a career in varied health care settings, while enabling you to continue in other study programs to enhance your career opportunities.

Potential occupations include:

Health promotion officer
Community health officer
Policy officer
Health and aged care support worker
Health informatician

Potential employers include:

Governments and non-government agencies
Local councils
Private practice
Hospitals
Community health clinics
Not-for-profit organisations
Schools and education facilities (including universities)

What you will study

Core topics in communication and interprofessional practice, human bioscience, Indigenous health for health sciences, contemporary health issues in Australia, and research and study skills
Choice from a range of option topics
A selection of electives

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ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	82.05	88.90
Median rank to receive an offer	54.98	58.78
Lowest rank to receive an offer	50.60	51.15

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2025 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	6	29%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	7	33%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	0	0
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	<5	<5
International Students	0	0
All students	21	100%

How to apply

Choose your preferred course.

Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.

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Visit SATAC and submit your application online.

Apply via SATAC

216081 (Bedford Park)

284701 (City)

Apply to transfer internally

Flinders students can apply to transfer to this course internally. Visit: www.flinders.edu.au/internaltransfer for more information.

Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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How to apply

Select your course.

Check entry requirements.

Check your eligibility for credit.

Apply online

Obtain certified documents.

Submit your application and documents.

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The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.

English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.

Academic program pathways

If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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The above is a reference component as the majority of courses have the standard application process.

Course enquiries

Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.

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