Flinders University

Associate Degree in Health Sciences

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Study Health Sciences at Flinders. Start a healthy career. Become job-ready, faster. Equip yourself with practical knowledge and skills to broaden opportunities for a career in health. This Associate Degree is available to students seeking a program that delivers knowledge and skills to support professional development in the health industry.

Delivery mode

Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • One Festival Tower, Station Road, Adelaide
  • Sturt Rd, Bedford Park

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

2024 selection rank 60.00

TAFElink Certificate IV or above

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $21,584 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$21,584
Full Fee Tuition:
$21,584
Enquire with Flinders University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $21,584 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Associate Degree in Health Sciences will prepare you for the following roles.

Health Educator

Health Educators teach adults, children, and community groups how to live healthier lives through good nutrition and positive lifestyle habits. The...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

Health Promotion Officer

Health Promotion Officers are community-based professionals who promote healthy living to the general public. They carry out community education pr...

Avg yearly income $82,472
Entry barriers Low

Medical Assistant

A Medical Assistant provides essential support to healthcare professionals in various medical settings, such as clinics or hospitals. You might ass...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

Health Care Worker

A Health Care Worker is employed in a range of settings to provide services to patients and clients. You may work directly with patients or you mig...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

About Flinders University

For over 50 years, Flinders has been a centre of inspiring achievement: from our pioneering research and excellence in teaching to the positive impact we have in the communities we serve.

Inspiration leads to innovation. But innovation is more than just a buzzword at Flinders.

It extends from our founding Vice-Chancellor Peter Karmel’s entreaty to ‘experiment and experiment bravely’ through to the creative, trailblazing work of our staff, students and alumni.

As we enter an era of disruptive change and remarkable technological innovation, Flinders is well prepared for this unpredictable, exciting future.

Our strong network of external links keeps our work dynamic, enabling us to connect across barriers to create enterprising solutions for the future, to make a difference by changing lives and, ultimately, the world.