What is a Diploma of Health & Wellbeing?
This course allows you to be part of the solution in promoting movement, improving nutrition, and increasing human function to make a real difference. Whether you’re just getting started in the health industry or you’re looking for professional development, this course provides the knowledge you need.
This course is delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd, ABN 99 154 937 005, RTO 41343, CRICOS 03389E.
Learn more about Torrens University Australia
Learn more about Torrens University Australia
Key Information
Where can I study
Where can I studyAvailable online.Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided assurance that exceptions will be made to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.
WHY STUDY AT TORRENS?
It’s study that suits you, with flexible online delivery combined with a welcoming, supportive environment. Learn from real industry professionals and build real industry networks
SET FOR SUCCESS
At Torrens, we focus on your future career. Our teachers are industry professionals and our Success Coaches work closely with students.
You’ll have guidance to navigate studying, build personal and professional skills and work towards your dream career.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT WHEN YOU GRADUATE?
You don’t have to have your future career mapped out – you’ll have a wealth of choice, including:
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- Public health agencies
- Private nutritional advice (non TGA licensed)
- Health promotion
- Education
INNOVATIVE LEARNING
This course is delivered fully online, allowing you to study anywhere, anytime. And our ‘Flipped Classroom’ method means you learn in a meaningful way. Not by listening passively, but by doing: interactive exercises where you apply what you learn.
"I just cannot even begin to describe the positive impact torrens has had on me."
- Tanesha Ytsma, Student of Diploma of Health and Wellbeing
There is so much support, classes are smaller, and the staff and the students are all so welcoming.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
You understand the difference that nutrition and physical activity make on health and wellbeing. You want to grow your knowledge, and use it to make positive change.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in the principles of health and wellbeing, learning how to promote movement, improve nutrition, and increase human function. Because we’re about Degrees That Work, you’ll gain real industry skills, taught by the industry’s best practitioners. This course will suit your needs if you’re entering the health industry, or you’re gaining professional development for a position in health, local government, community or human services.
Learning Outcomes:
- Health and wellbeing principles
- Health solutions in human nutrition, health and fitness
- Health maintenance and disease prevention
- Health theories and social determinants
- Health promotion strategies
What you will study
Six core subjects form the foundation of the course, enhanced by four elective subjects.
How will you study
Fit everything in with flexible online options and study when it suits you.
Study when and where you want within a structured 12-week trimester, delivered online to suit your lifestyle.
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Our courses are flexible to fit your schedule, whether you want to study full time or part time.
Tim TrevailProgram Director, Physical Health
Dr Katie CanteriSenior Learning Facilitator / LecturerFees & Scholarships
Find out more about course fees and financial support – and for personalised advice, just ask.
Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer 2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study with us.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer 2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)FEE HELP
Eligible students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
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Check the Domestic Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer 2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)FEE HELP
If you are an eligible student you may choose to defer some, or all, of your tuition fees through FEE-HELP. And as we are a university you can also take advantage of no loan fees on FEE-HELP when you study with us.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.
Check the International Course Fee Schedule for the cost of your course. Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Fees for each trimester must be paid before the trimester commences.
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended option however the fully online option is available for offshore international students.
HOW CAN I PAY?
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Upfront payment via Credit Card, BPAY, cheque or overseas bank account transfer 2. Full or partial payment via FEE-HELP Government Assistance (domestic students only)FEE HELP
Eligible students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.SCHOLARSHIPS
Talented student? Apply for a scholarship, with options for school leavers, post graduates and more.Can I Apply
Before you get started with your course application, check you meet all the require- ments listed below.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Year 12 or equivalent.This includes, but is not limited to:
- An Australian secondary education qualification, or equivalent
- A completed or partly completed qualification at AQF level 6 (associate degree) or above
- A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification at AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV) or above
- A Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) percentile rank or equivalent.
- This subject is not available to students who require a visa to study onshore in Australia.
APPROVED ENGLISH TESTS INCLUDE:
- CAE 57
- IELTS 6.0, with no subscore less than 5.5
- PTE 58
- TOEFL 78
DOMESTIC ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
Year 12 or equivalent.This includes, but is not limited to:
- An Australian secondary education qualification, or equivalent
- A completed or partly completed qualification at AQF level 6 (associate degree) or above
- A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification at AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV) or above
- A Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) percentile rank or equivalent.
INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- This subject is not available to students who require a visa to study onshore in Australia.
APPROVED ENGLISH TESTS INCLUDE:
- CAE 57
- IELTS 6.0, with no subscore less than 5.5
- PTE 58
- TOEFL 78
Ready To Apply
Applying to Torrens is easy. Pick your start date, decide how you’d like to study, then apply online or give us a call and we’ll do it for you.
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