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Diploma of Health Science

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Nutrition Advisor

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Qualification

Diploma

Awarded By

Endeavour College of Natural Health

Duration

Full-time: 12 months, Part-time: 2 years

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Eligible students can apply for a government study loan through FEE-HELP, to help with the upfront costs of this course.

Alternatively, you can pay for your course fees upfront.

FEE-HELP
You may be eligible to receive FEE-HELP for this course!

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

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Course Rundown

Contribute to a healthier and happier society with Endeavour’s Diploma of Health Science. In addition to gaining foundational knowledge of biological and social sciences, our one-year full time (two years part time) course gives you the opportunity to gain an introduction to various areas of complementary medicine through interdisciplinary electives including Naturopathy and Nutrition. Upon graduation, this Higher Education Diploma opens the doors to further study in health science degrees or roles in allied health or complementary medicine environments. From owning your own business to being a part of community health project teams, the career outcomes of this course are full of exciting possibilities. Please note that this course does not provide students with the ability to practise in any of the related fields. Education pathways are available for future studies in practitioner or clinical Health Science Bachelor degrees.

Eligibility

Endeavour College is a direct entry College with no ATAR requirements.

To gain entry to an accredited undergraduate course at Endeavour College, applicants must satisfy the general requirements and other entry requirements by type of background.

General Requirements – All Applicants

All domestic applicants, regardless of background, must meet the following requirements:
Must be willing to attend an admissions interview upon submission of enrolment paperwork (in person or via teleconference / Skype)
Must be 18 years of age within the first period of study
Must meet self-declared minimum computer literacy standards and have unrestricted access to the internet and a personal email account
Must read and understand the Inherent Course Requirements for the course into which they are seeking admission and accept them prior to enrolment in the course

Additional applicant background entry requirements (including English language and international students) are available through enquiring with the College.

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What You’ll Learn

In this nutrition course, the subjects you may study in Semester 1 may include:

Human Biological Science 1
Chemistry and Biochemistry
History of Healing
Foundations of Communication and Counselling
Choose from one of the 3 elective streams

The Diploma of Health Science is delivered fully online with an updated digital delivery model.

Why study with Endeavour College of Natural Health

Endeavour College of Natural Health has been providing Vocational and Higher Education courses in Natural Health since 1975. Our vision is to promote and advance the philosophy and practice of natural medicine and wellbeing by producing high-quality graduates who will become leaders in their fields of practice. We are dynamic and innovative whilst maintaining traditional wisdom in both a digital and practical learning environment.

Endeavour is a direct entry College with no ATAR requirements. You can apply to study with us at any time and join an upcoming intake in our Bachelor of Health Science degrees (in Acupuncture Therapies, Chinese Medicine, Naturopathy & Nutrition), Diploma of Health Science (with Nutrition, Naturopathy and Complementary Medicine electives) or Diploma of Health Science (Chinese Remedial Massage). Enquire about one of our courses today for more information on enrolling with Endeavour College of Natural Health!

Endeavour College of Natural Health is a trading name of Australian College of Natural Medicine Pty Ltd (PRV12070, CRICOS #00231G, RTO 31489).

Student Support

As well as providing a community for our students via our Student Portal, Events and Campus Facebook pages, Endeavour offers a wide array of support services to assist students which include: - Studiosity - Study Support Platform - Access & Equity Program - Student Assistance Program - Academic Assistance - Student Adviser Consultations - Careers Service - Library Services

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised, accredited Diploma of Health Science qualification from Endeavour College of Natural Health.

Endeavour College also offers Bachelor of Health Science degrees in practitioner specialisations such as Acupuncture, Naturopathy and Nutritional Medicine that include a clinical practicum component and can lead to a career treating patients in a clinic setting.

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