Health Science

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the biological building blocks that make up the human body
  • How the body functions and maintains health
  • Develop an understanding of health theories and initiatives to improve health outcomes from the perspective of Complementary Medicine or Public Health
  • Understand and apply evidence-based practice and critical enquiry

Ideal for:

Those who want a taste of study before starting a full degree, or just want to expand personal knowledge. It is also an ideal flexible entry pathway into our Bachelor of Health Science specialising in Nutrition, Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medicine and Public Health. The broad range of electives will provide you with key knowledge and skills for use in a variety of healthcare professions depending on your desired career.

On campus Melbourne Campus (SSNT)
Online study available
Full time 1 year * | Part time 2 years *
International Students Welcome
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Diploma of Health Science (Flexible Pathway into the Bachelor of Health Science)

SSNT’s Diploma of Health Science will help you take your first steps in the world of complementary medicine. If you want a taste of study before starting a full degree, or just want to expand your personal knowledge, this course could be for you.

The one-year diploma is the most flexible entry pathway into our clinical qualifications, with the following benefits:

    • Receive a qualification upon completion
    • Guaranteed entry into the second year of the Nutrition, Naturopathy and Western Herbal

Medicine degrees of the Bachelor of Health Science

  • Flexibility to study online
  • Get a taste of Nutrition, Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine