Diploma in Health Promotion seeks to understand and act on the factors that cause poor health, and those that create and sustain good health. The field relies on diverse approaches, including community engagement, policy development, research, education and the media to address the causes of poor health within populations. This degree is designed to help students gain skills in industry-recognised competencies. Students will develop their knowledge of planning and evaluation, health communication strategies, epidemiology, and health research. Practical work placements give students the chance to gain valuable experience and further develop their expertise in the field, in preparation for careers in the health sector.

1. A pass in Year 13 Examination or equivalent with a minimum aggregate mark of 250 out of 400 including pass in English and the 3 other Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology and Agricultural Science OR;
2. A pass in full Foundation Science programme with minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.5 or 2.53 out of 5.0 including a pass in English and the 3 other Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology and Agricultural Science OR;
3. A pass in the Bridging or Unclassified Foundation Science programme with minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.5 or 2.53 out of 5.0 including a pass in English and the 3 other Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Studies, Food Technology and Agricultural Science OR;
4. Applicants who have completed an undergraduate Degree in the relevant disciplines, qualify to apply with cross-credit (maximum of 80%) if applicable and advanced standing as approved by the HOS of SPHPC and/or Programme Coordinator OR;
5. Applicants may also be admitted to the Diploma in Health Promotion programmes who may not meet the requirement on the years of continuous education progression, but who are able to demonstrate their ability to succeed in programmes at these levels on the basis of their maturity, work experience or prior learning. The Dean may require such an applicant to sit for any specific or general examination as a prerequisite for any such enrolment, or may restrict enrolment only to certain prescribed courses that must be passed to progress further (UASR p.28 6.8.2).
6. Regional and international applicants will need qualifications assessed by the Pacific
Community (SPC)’s Educational Quality and Assessment Program.
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7. This is a multi-exit programme where all candidates will be enrolled at the Degree level and can exit with a Diploma or Degree only after completion of all the requirements for the respective Diploma or Degree programmes.