Diploma of Health Science
The Diploma of Health Science introduces you to the biological, social and cultural elements involved in health care.
The program is specially designed for students who wish to major in Biomedical Science.
The program consists of 8 units of study and can be completed over 2 or 3 trimesters.
Students who successfully complete 4 units under the ACBT Diploma program will receive Advanced Standing in the ECC Diploma of Health Science Program – Year 2 (CRICOS Code 092037C).
Students who complete the Diploma of Health Science will be eligible for admission to a range of Health Science degrees at ECU.
A minimum of 50% pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.
Fees
Year | Sri Lankan Students |
2023 | LKR 86,000/- per unit |
Subjects/Units
Diploma of Health Science – Core Units | Pre-requisites | |
MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | n/a |
MHS1101 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | n/a |
SCH1133 | Human Genetics | n/a |
SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | n/a |
SCH1101 | Cultural Studies | n/a |
MHS1102 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | MHS1101- Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | SCC1123- Chemistry for the Life Sciences |
SCH1104 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | n/a |
Transfer to ECU
Your Diploma of Health Science can lead into the second year of the below undergraduate degrees in ECU Sri Lanka campus:
- Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
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