Health & medical science courses

Make a genuine difference

Health & medical science courses

Study a health course that helps you help others.

Open up a range of job opportunities across the hospital, research and private practice sector by studying a degree in the health and medical sciences.

Develop a robust understanding of healthcare, the health industry, theory and practice. Or, initiate widespread change and develop public health policies for government and corporate sectors that contribute to the development of healthy individuals and communities.

Launch a rewarding career in nursing, nutrition, pharmacy or public health and start making a positive difference.

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Melissa studied health promotion with Curtin University through Open Universities Australia

Health & medical science degrees

Postgraduate UOQ-EPD-GDI

Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology

Postgraduate MUR-HCM-MAS

Master of Health Care Management

Undergraduate LAT-HUN-DEG

Bachelor of Food and Nutrition

Undergraduate CSU-HMS-DEG

Bachelor of Health and Medical Science

Undergraduate TUA-HSC-DIP

Diploma of Health Science

Health & medical science subjects

Undergraduate USA-HLTH1055

Lifespan Growth and Motor Development

Postgraduate UND-NURS4000

Advanced Health Assessment

Undergraduate UAD-PUB1001OUA

Health and Illness in Populations

Undergraduate UNE-HUMN240

Issues in Human Nutrition

Related degrees

Undergraduate CUR-HUMB1000

Human Structure and Function

Undergraduate UND-HLTH1020

Exercise and Healthy Living

How to become a health and medical sciences professional

Help yourself to a career that helps others.

Study online and boost your career opportunities in a healthy, growing and diverse employment sector.

Practice and specialise in a range of careers including health and management in the public and private sector. Join the community services or the healthcare, medical and pharmaceuticals sector. Help your community as a nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist or in policy development.

Accreditation

Improve your career prospects and get accreditation from some of Australia’s peak, reputable organisations.

Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA)

With members as diverse of nutritionists, veterinarians, food scientists and medical practitioners, the NSA is committed to supporting the science of nutrition on the national stage.

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