Deakin College
Deakin College

221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Diploma of Health Sciences (059996G) + Bachelor of Psychological Science (079316E)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

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.

Deakin's Bachelor of Psychological Science covers many aspects of human behaviour and personality, and prepares students for a range of careers in the fast-growing health sector. The course also sets them up to pursue further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist. They will have the option of undertaking 140 hours of real-world experience with an industry placement that strengthens their employment prospects and helps them graduate work-ready.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

36

Writing

36

Listening

36

Speaking

36

Program Intakes

Open date

September 21, 2024

Submission deadline

September 5, 2025

Open date

September 21, 2025

Submission deadline

December 10, 2025

Open date

September 21, 2025

Submission deadline

January 1, 2026

Open date

September 21, 2025

Submission deadline

May 9, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

8-12 month college diploma followed by a 2 year bachelor's degree completion including an optional industry placement

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$33475 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition