- Diploma
- 8–12 months
Diploma of Health Sciences (LDHS) (077120M)
La Trobe College (LTU) - Melbourne · Bundoora, Australia
- Length
- 8–12 months
- Starts
- March 1, 2027
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- A$29,710
Overview
The Diploma of Health Sciences provides an introduction into a range of health professions and can help students discover their ideal role in the rapidly evolving health sector. Students who successfully complete this diploma can pursue a number of Allied Health-related degrees at La Trobe University leading to a future in physiotherapy, occupational health, paramedicine, podiatry, nutrition science and much more.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Health Sciences students qualify for direct entry to the second year of: • Bachelor of Health Sciences (majors in: health promotion, health and medical sciences, public health, rehabilitation counselling, Health wellbeing and performance) • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) • Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) • Bachelor of Nutrition Science
• Bachelor of Nursing • Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
• Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) • Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
The degree may take between two and four years to complete after finishing the Diploma of Health Sciences, depending on the chosen degree.
Entry requirements
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Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- A$33,592
- Cost of living (annual)
- A$29,710
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Intakes
March 1, 2027
Starts March 1, 2027 · apply by March 1, 2027
Applications opened August 26, 2026
June 1, 2027
Starts June 1, 2027 · apply by June 1, 2027
Applications opened August 26, 2026
October 1, 2027
Starts October 1, 2027 · the school has not published an application deadline
Applications opened August 26, 2026
March 1, 2028
Starts March 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
Applications opened August 26, 2026
June 1, 2028
Starts June 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
Applications opened August 26, 2026
October 1, 2028
Starts October 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
Applications opened August 26, 2026
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