Diploma of Health Sciences (059996G) + Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion (012753D)

Program Description The Diploma of Health Sciences can gain students direct entry into second year of Deakin University bachelor degrees in Exercise and Sports Science, Health Sciences, Nutrition Science, Psychological Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, and Biomedical Science. This Diploma will give students a comprehensive understanding of the health of individuals, communities and populations, so that they are prepared to enter a wide variety of undergraduate courses.

In Deakin's Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion, students will learn how to tackle health issues and improve the wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations. Combined approaches involving community engagement, policy development, research, education and the media will give them the expertise needed to address the causes of poor health and improve wellbeing throughout society.

Students will gain extensive practical experience throughout this course, including 120 hours of work experience in a health-related agency in their final year. They will be able to start building professional networks while putting their knowledge and skills to use in a practical setting under the supervision of qualified practitioners. By combining a strong theoretical base with hands-on learning in the field, students will graduate confident and career ready.