Domestic
Qualification
Diploma of Health Science
Next intake
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Nov. 6, 2023
Dec. 4, 2023
Campus locations
Online only
Course length
1 year full-time
Part-time options available
Contact hours
from 12 hours per week (part-time)
Payment options
FEE-HELP available for domestic studentsUpfront payment
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This one-year full time (two years part time) higher education diploma provides you with a strong foundation in naturopathy as well as offering you an opportunity to cultivate your passion for wellbeing through choosing electives that feed your curiosity.
If you have a desire to learn more about Naturopathy and the philosophy that guides naturopathic practice, then our Diploma of Health Science’s naturopathy elective stream is a perfect place to start.
You’ll gain a strong foundation in biological and social sciences as well as hone in on naturopathic subjects including Herbal Botany and Manufacturing, where you will learn about herbs and their practical usage, as well as produce various herbal medicine preparations for topical and internal administration.
Once you’ve completed this course, you will be able to pathway into further study in health science degrees, take on roles in complementary medicine or allied health environments, or own your own business.
Your career in natural health is what you make of it! The Diploma of Health Science sets you up for a range of career opportunities including:
This course forms a solid base for you to go forth and work in established professions or branch out into a career that doesn’t even exist yet! The opportunities for you are endless.
The Diploma of Health Science is delivered 100% online.
Students are required to select 8 credit points in total from the elective stream. Talk to an admissions adviser about your elective choices.
If you have fully or partially completed a qualification with another provider (either at a Higher Education or Vocational Education and Training level), you may receive advanced standing towards your Diploma of Health Science course via our Educational Pathways process.
Endeavour is one of the very few institutions in Australia that maps individual subjects into each of our degree programs. We created the Articulation Abacus to provide a visual interpretation of calculating educational credit points, so you can see how close to gaining a degree you really are.
Your credits will populate here once you've selected your previous study details.
For additional calculations across Endeavour's full suite of courses and degrees, please visit https://abacus.endeavour.edu.au/
Diploma of Health Science graduates may apply for associate membership with the Complementary Medicine Association (CMA).
Become a member of Nutrition Australia during your studies and receive special student membership entitlements, as well as actively support their mission of ‘healthy eating for all Australians’.
Currently there are no state-based vaccination mandates.
Why study a Diploma of Health Science?
Ease into your education journey with a Diploma of Health Science or simply add to your skillset. The diploma is an excellent way to introduce you to a career in natural health. Here are a few great reasons to consider this diploma:
What can I do with a Diploma of Health Science?
Pathway into the Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy or Nutrition) with the Diploma of Health Science or use the knowledge gained through the course to work in community health, product development, health food stores, digital content creation and so on. The course outcomes are really what you make of it!
Can you study the Diploma of Health Science online?
Yes, it’s 100% online. However, as an Endeavour College student, you may utilise the campus facilities which include library, study areas, and on-site student clinic.
Why study at Endeavour College of Natural Health?
Apart from being the largest private Higher Education provider of natural medicine courses in the Southern Hemisphere, there are a number of reasons to consider studying at Endeavour:
Talk to our Admissions team about studying at Endeavour today.