Diploma of Health Science (UniLink) (8 months) at Swinburne University of Technology

This diploma program is designed to build on undergraduate studies in the health and related sciences to develop specialist knowledge, skills and attitudes relating to human nutrition and health. Successful graduates from this diploma program are well-placed to progress to further studies via the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice to become qualified as a dietitian and receive full credit for subjects studied in this program. This program is a useful pre-medical program for graduates with ambitions to enter post-graduate medical programs, as a pathway into postgraduate specialisation in nutrition or for internationally-educated dietitians requiring professional updates before applying for Australian qualification recognition.

This program is designed for students undertaking allied health programs including occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech pathology, who wish to proceed with a full research training degree at masters level. Your research thesis will be undertaken via our blended learning approach offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle.