Diploma in Health
Degree Level Undergraduate
Year 2023
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Degree Level Undergraduate
Year 2023
Program Code
DDHL
SATAC Code
426041 (Internal)
426051 (Packaged)
426063 (Packaged)
426066 (Packaged)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Scores
2023 Guaranteed Entry
Year 12 (ATAR-based): 50.00
Year 12 (Grades-based): C,C,C
TAFE/RTO: N/A
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2022 Cut-Offs
Year 12 (ATAR-based):
- Internal: 50.30
TAFE/RTO: Cert III
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The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
OR
Work and life experience
Applicants who have completed a TAFE/VET award at Diploma level or above, or who have studied at a higher education level for more than two years will not be considered for admission to the program.
Packaged programs:
Diploma in Health, Bachelor of Health Science (Public Health) (SATAC code: 426051)
Diploma in Health, Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (SATAC code: 426066)
Diploma in Health, Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences (SATAC code: 426063)
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21, Health Services and Support –Overall Employment Indicator (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). SA public universities.
The Diploma in Health is a two-year program that prepares you for university study while setting you up to thrive in a degree in nursing, exercise and sport science, pharmaceutical science and much more.
If you don’t meet the direct entry requirements for the degree you want to study this pathway program may be perfect for you. You’ll build academic skills, university knowledge and confidence in your first year of study while having support from UniSA College staff to then make the transition into your chosen linked bachelor degree*.
Once you've successfully completed the first year of the diploma, you’re guaranteed entry into 15 UniSA health degrees, so your second year of the diploma becomes the first year of your linked bachelor degree**.
With just one extra year of study, you’ll graduate with two qualifications, the diploma and bachelor degree.
*Some bachelor programs have pre-requisites that must be met. To check what the pre-requisites are, explore the relevant bachelor study page.
**Students starting the diploma mid-year may take longer than two years to complete the program, depending on their linked degree.
Undergraduate degrees in health may have pre-placement requirements that must be met prior to commencement. Please visit the Clinical Placement Unit page for details.
Incomplete diplomas will not be accepted for entry into a non-linked high demand undergraduate program. Refer to Program Director (Diplomas) for further advice.
The degrees linked to this diploma are:
UniSA Online linked degrees are:
Flexible study options are available, such as full-time or part-time and online studies, depending on your course selection.
*If you already know that you want to study the Bachelor of Health Science, you can apply to study the Diploma in Health, Bachelor of Health Science as a package.
**Available in Mount Gambier and Whyalla. To meet entry requirements, applicants to the nursing pathway must consider the professional registration requirements, including the English Language Skills standard, and complete a declaration stating how they will demonstrate their English language competency, as determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Further details can be accessed via the undergraduate program pages.
You will get a great start to university life by learning the skills to set you up for success in your bachelor degree, including:
In first year, you will complete core courses that develop your critical writing, study, communication, numeracy and research skills. You will also have the opportunity to complete electives in health-related topics. In second year, you will start studying first-year courses from your linked bachelor degree, but you can still rely on UniSA College for extra support.
Our programs prepare you for university study by building your academic skills and prerequisite knowledge. You will experience life as a UniSA student and have access to the full range of support services that the University provides. By successfully completing the Diploma in Health you will have the opportunity to transfer into a related UniSA bachelor degree.
To apply to study with UniSA College:
*There are two SATAC codes – one for just this diploma, and one for this diploma packaged with the Bachelor of Health Science. If you already know that you want to study the Bachelor of Health Science, you can make life easier by applying for both at the same time.
This degree is available for deferment. This option is made available by responding to your offer during the application process via the SATAC website. Applicants who receive an offer into a midyear degree are eligible to defer for six months.
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
$5,000 scholarship for South Australian students with an ATAR of 99 who enrol to study a UniSA undergraduate degree.
Up to $10,000 per annum (full time) for South Australian students who obtain an ATAR of 99.95 or IB equivalent and enrol to study at UniSA.
You‘ll have full access to our student support services to help you settle in to university life before you begin studying a bachelor degree. We want you to succeed, and if you need help you’ll have it. We provide a full range of support services, including:
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There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
Applications for admission into the University of South Australia’s undergraduate and most postgraduate degrees are made via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Visit satac.edu.au and follow the links.
For the MBA degrees please apply through the UniSA MBA Application Portal. Applications for a small number of degrees are submitted direct to UniSA through our Apply Online portal. It will be noted on the degree page if you need to apply via Apply Online.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Master of Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
Undergraduate
Yes. The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be given equal consideration is in early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers (mid January). Some degrees will not make any offers after the main offer round. Please click here find all of the key dates for applications here.
Postgraduate
Most postgraduate degrees do not have a closing date for applications. However, there are exceptions, so it is best to check – either on the SATAC website, Apply Online or the degree homepage. Postgraduate offers are normally ‘rolling’, meaning they may be sent out at any time up until the program starts. This also means that applications may close at any time without warning, if the quota is filled earlier. For this reason, postgraduate applications should be submitted without delay. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquiries team on (08) 8302 2376 or via the online enquiry form.
Credit transfer or advanced standing
You may be eligible to receive a credit transfer or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving a credit transfer will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
Recognised prior learning
If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning for this experience. Receiving recognised prior learning will normally reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and can reduce the duration of the degree.
How do I get credit?
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director who will discuss your prior learning and experience with you to ascertain what credit you may be eligible for.
Many of our credit transfer arrangements are listed on our online Credit Assessor.
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
If you are interested in studying an MBA please contact admissions@unisa.edu.au and our Future Student Enquiries team will contact you regarding your enquiry.
Alternatively, you can complete a MyCareerMatch career profile. MyCareerMatch is an online career profiling tool that you can use free-of-charge through UniSA. MyCareerMatch specialises in career profiles and provides you with a personalised career report outlining information about your personality style and a list of career options, which are complementary to your natural strengths and talents.
We have many events throughout the year where you can speak with a lecturer or tutor about your degrees of interest. You can find out what is happening at UniSA by visiting our events page or by signing up to our mailing list, so you're the first to know about careers events, information sessions, degree requirements, scholarships and more!
There are also many career counsellors external to the University that you can discuss your career options with. If you are unsure where to start your search, you can contact the Government's Work Ready team (formally Skills for All). Visit skills.sa.gov.au or call 1800 506 266.
You may also find Job Outlook a helpful resource in your decision-making.
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More information on university admission
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Questions about your application
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your application you should contact the Future Students Enquiries team in the first instance.