Associate Degree of Health Studies

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of an associate degree is that it can provide a direct pathway into a bachelor degree. After completing an associate degree, you can apply for entry into a bachelor degree and, if eligible, receive academic credit that reduces the total time required to complete a bachelor degree.

Although the exact duration depends on the course and study mode, most associate degrees take two years of full-time study, or longer if studied part-time.

Associate degrees prepare graduates for entry-level and paraprofessional roles across a range of industries, including health and community services. For course-specific career outcomes and pathways, visit the 'Overview' tab on the corresponding course page.

ATAR requirements vary by course. If you are interested in applying for an associate degree, you can enter your ATAR score or predicted ATAR score in Swinburne's ATAR calculator to view all the options that Swinburne can offer you.

Studying an associate degree at Swinburne means you'll get a two-year path into a bachelor degree, hands-on real-world learning aligned with industry, smaller class sizes with greater academic support, job-ready skills for paraprofessional roles, and access to cutting-edge facilities and industry-connected teaching.