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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.

Second year at Western Sydney University

Leading to: Bachelor of Health Science
Our Bachelor of Health Science combines study with hands-on experience and allows you to major in one or two specialisations in the areas of public health, health promotion, health services management, recreational therapy and clinical sciences. The program is designed to give you the skills you need to work with clients and develop great services which promote health and well-being.

Major: Clinical Science
The Clinical Sciences major provides you with an opportunity to study a range of clinical health sciences subjects, providing a pathway into a clinical health career.  

The subjects have been specifically selected to allow you to obtain the assumed knowledge requirements of undergraduate clinical health programs such as occupational therapy, podiatric medicine and speech pathology. Completion of the Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Sciences) provides eligibility for admission, to most post-graduate health programs. The Clinical Sciences major focusses study on anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, functional anatomy, abnormal psychology, motor skill acquisition and professional reasoning. 

You will study a range of core subjects that focus on professional and ethical conduct, social determinants of health, psychology and evidence-based practice. This ensures a comprehensive foundation for practice in the health sector. You will also complete 80 credit points of electives which can be used to pick up a second major, or minors in public health, recreation, exercise and sports development or health management. These flexible study options help diversify your knowledge base and skill set. The health science core subjects and electives may be available to students online. The program is interdisciplinary in nature and travel between campuses for classes may be required. 

You can combine this testamur major in clinical sciences with a non-testamur major or minor in public health, health promotion or health services management, physical activity, sports development, recreation and health, health informatics, or choose up to 80 credit point of electives based on your interests.