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Location
Adelaide, Melbourne
Study Mode
Blended, Classroom, On Campus

OutcomesView All
QualificationDiploma

Duration
1 year full time

Start Date
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Payment Option
FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Course fee is $11,577 per semester.

Please enquire for further details.

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

The Diploma of Health Science offered by the Australian Chiropractic College is a one-year program designed for students seeking foundational knowledge in health sciences and a pathway into chiropractic study. This qualification introduces core scientific disciplines including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, and biophysics, alongside an understanding of the domestic healthcare system and the sociological and philosophical perspectives of health.

Students can choose to study face-to-face at ACC’s Adelaide or Melbourne campuses, or through a blended online format that combines online learning with scheduled on-campus attendance. The flexible structure allows students to balance their studies with other commitments while building the academic skills required for further study.

Successful completion of the Diploma of Health Science provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Chiropractic program at ACC (subject to meeting progression requirements). Enquire to learn more about how this course can support your next step in health science education.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet one of the following:

  • Successful completion of Year 12 with required ATAR (or equivalent secondary education); or

  • Post secondary study higher education or VET study to the required level; or

  • Demonstrated and appropriate work/life experience as per the entry requirements

Applicants are recommended to have studied at least one of the following subjects at secondary level:

  • Biology

  • Chemistry

  • Physics

  • Physical Education (PE)

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