Graduate Diploma
(Health and Social Wellbeing)
The Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing offers a holistic perspective on wellness which is delivered using mindful and contemplative approaches to learning.
Our diploma program is designed to comprehensively challenge and change the way you understand the foundations and contributors to health and wellbeing, personally and collectively. An important element of education at Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is to embody self-care within the process of learning how to care for the health and social needs of others. This approach is essential to successfully addressing the inherent risks of burnout and fatigue when caring for others. The embodied, holistic and contemplative learning foundations at NTI are unique within postgraduate education.
Course Overview
| Head of Program (Health and Social Wellbeing) | Dr Nadine Levy |
| Course Duration | Full-time: 12 months | Part-time: from 18 months for domestic students only |
| Delivery Method | On-campus + supported online study |
| Academic Requirements |
An Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher OR An overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher |
| English Language Requirements |
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants who have not completed substantial tertiary studies in English will need to meet our English Language Requirements. |
| Related Courses | Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing |
| Tuition Fees | Domestic $23,800 International $28,800 *FEE-HELP available to eligible Australian citizens Tuition fees, non-tuition fees, and refunds are governed by NTI’s Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy |
| Non-Tuition Fees | More about non-tuition fees |
| CRICOS Course Code | 082516D |
| CRICOS Provider Number | 03233C |
# Indicative fee, assuming all electives are chosen within the Award program
Course Structure
The course can be completed within two (2) semesters of full-time study or three (3) or more semesters of part-time study. It is possible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing.
The Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing qualification requires the completion of 8 subjects (for a total of 48 credit points).
Please note: Not all subjects are offered in each semester. Please consult the timetable or Student Services for advice.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
3 elective Subjects to be chosen from the table below:
Course Outcomes
Knowledge
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge and understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to health and social wellbeing, including Buddhist-informed health practices and contemporary developments in evidence-based healthcare and therapeutic practice.
Skills
- Critically analyse and evaluate health and social wellbeing issues, concepts and theories by applying evidence and research to inform understanding.
- Develop evidence-informed responses to individual, organisational, and community health and social wellbeing needs.
- Communicate knowledge, ideas and solutions related to health and social wellbeing to a range of audiences using appropriate formats.
- Demonstrate ethical and culturally appropriate professional practice, including initiative and responsibility in health and social wellbeing contexts.
Application
- Apply knowledge and skills to professional and community contexts, demonstrating autonomy, sound judgement, flexibility and professional responsibility.
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ABOUT NAN TIEN INSTITUTE
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a private, not for profit, government accredited higher education provider offering studies in the areas of Buddhist studies, health and wellbeing, within an environment that incorporates contemplative education.
NTI offers postgraduate programs in Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Social Wellbeing, Humanistic Buddhism, and Mental Health as well as customised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs and special interest subjects across the areas of meditation, mindfulness and health.