La Trobe College (LTU) - Melbourne
Sylvia Walton Building, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
Program Summary
La Trobe University is one of Australia’s leading health education providers and can give students the best possible head start their career as a health professional.
The Diploma of Health Sciences provides an introduction into a range of health professions, and can help them discover their ideal role in the rapidly evolving health sector.
Students will be introduced to the anatomical organisation of the body, the basics of cell structure and function, and the fundamentals of the nervous and endocrine systems. They will also begin to learn how the particular characteristics and actions of a person can impact health and welfare.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Health Sciences will give them everything they need to pursue there passion and profession. Choose from an incredible array of majors and shape there future with this interdisciplinary degree.
Create your own path by combining majors from a wide range of areas. Pair psychological science with public health, or health promotion with sociology. Learn how to help victims of crime by combining rehabilitation counselling with crime, justice and legal studies. Or find inspiration in the human mind by pairing psychological science with creative and professional writing. You're in charge of your future and we're here to help you build your dream career. No matter which path you choose, you'll learn from world-class academics and leading researchers.
Develop essential skills that you'll use for the rest of your life. Creative thinking. Critical analysis. The ability to understand and communicate with a wide range of people. And the knowledge you'll acquire – across both arts and health – will set you up for a successful career in a wide range of industries across both sectors. Once you've graduated, you may also have the opportunity to undertake postgraduate study in health and science, including clinical programs, or any one of our humanities and social sciences postgraduate programs.
The health sciences majors include both theory and lab practice units. For example, if you major in public health, you'll learn about environmental health issues, global health initiatives and health care systems. Or if you major in rehabilitation counselling, you'll explore the psychosocial perspective of health and illness, the issues related to living with chronic health problems, and sports and exercise psychology. You could even take your fascination with the human mind further by majoring in psychological science or study the complex inner workings of the body through the field of human physiological sciences.
Gain real-world experience and build valuable connections that will shape your career. Take on an industry placement in a range of workplaces, including hospitals, regional health organisations or community organisations like SBS Radio, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre or the United Nations Association of Australia or travel overseas for an international sustainability experience.[1] Many of our exchange programs are financially supported. Your dedicated course adviser will help you to find your path and explore new opportunities.
Students will learn:
- Critical and creative thinking
Delve into complex problems. Learn how to see new possibilities and turn them into reality.
- Professional health practice
Build your understanding of the Australian health system. Understand how individuals connect with services, while learning about your preferred health profession.
- Communication
Learn how to connect, communicate and collaborate with the public and future colleagues.
- Anatomy and physiology
Understand the structures of the human body. Explore the cellular, nervous, muscular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems and how they impact people's health.
Academic Background
Minimum Level of Education Completed
Grade 12 / High School
Minimum GPA
50%
Minimum Language Test Scores
IELTS
6
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Listening
5.5
Speaking
5.5
PTE
50
Reading
42
Writing
42
Listening
42
Speaking
42
Program Intakes
June 2025
Open date
October 3, 2024
Submission deadline
April 1, 2025
October 2025
Open date
February 1, 2025
Submission deadline
August 1, 2025
February 2026
Open date
October 3, 2025
Submission deadline
December 1, 2025
Cost and Duration
2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
Program Level
8-12 months of diploma program followed by 4 year bachelor's degree
Program Length
$29710 AUD
Cost of Living
$0 AUD
Application fee
$45725 AUD / First Year
Gross Tuition
Other Fees
Degree Package Fee: $1,000 (one time)
Overseas Student Health Cover Fee: $627 per year
Enrolment fee: $200 (one time)
Study Destinations
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