Health - Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

Diploma of Health

Studying a Diploma of Health will give you a strong grounding in key health concepts, including health promotion, health services administration, community health, anatomy, physiology, and population health, while developing practical skills in communication, evidence-based practice, and professional health practice. Graduating with a Diploma of Health will allow you to transition to second-year studies at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus, or pursue entry-level roles across the health care sector.

Key Information

Duration

8 or 12 months

Intake

March, July, October

Location

Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney

CRICOS Code:

115333A

Australian Course Fees

A$26,000 (2026)

International Course Fees

A$33,500 (2026)

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Program Learning Outcomes

Discuss fundamental health principles and concepts
Identify solutions to contemporary and emerging health issues
Communicate data-supported recommendations to a range of audiences and stakeholders
Collaborate with others in diverse settings
Demonstrate skills of independence and personal responsibility for learning and work

Course Structure

The Diploma of Health can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study eight units in total from the list below, which includes six core units and two elective units.

Core units

HCOM101 Professional Communication for Health Professionals
HLTH101 Health and the Community
HANA102 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
HINQ102 Questioning and Inquiry: Evidence-based Practice in Health
HCHP101 Building Competence in Health Care Practice
HDEV103 Exploring Human Development and Disease

Choose two elective units

HPSY203 The Psychology of Health
HPRO203 Health Promotion
SDIV103 Exploring Social Diversity

Your Future Outcomes

Second year at Western Sydney University

Articulation arrangements are being finalised with Western Sydney University for a pathway into the Bachelor of Health Science, including the following majors:

Public Health
Health Promotion
Recreational Therapy
Health Services Management
Clinical Science

Employment and career paths

Entry level positions for Diploma of Health graduates include health promotion officers, support workers, peer workers, and health education officers.

Average starting salaries

Average national graduate starting salaries are: $75,000

(Latest data from Talent.com)

TEQSA Accreditation

Provider Registration Number: PRV12046

Course ID: CRS1401582

This program is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This program is available to domestic students and to international students studying in Australia on an Australian student visa provided the applicant meets the published entry requirements.

Admissions Information

Applicant background	Current Students - Session 1, 2025 (Number of Students)	Current Students - Session 1, 2025 (Percentage of Students)
(A) A higher education award course (includes a bridging or enabling course)	N/A	N/A
(B) Past vocational education andtraining (VET) study	N/A	N/A
(C) Recent secondary education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the impactof adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	N/A	N/A
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	N/A
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not considered (e.g special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)	N/A	N/A
(D) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	N/A	N/A
International	N/A	N/A
All Students	N/A	N/A