Health sciences

Open up a world of professional opportunities with a course in health science at Victoria University.

Why choose VU

Course Introduction - Health Sciences - transcript

Studying health science at VU

Whitten Oval, home of the Western Bulldogs.

Institute for Health & Sport

Study health science at VU and benefit from close links between colleges, institutes, departments and staff of the Victoria University Public Health Network.

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Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

Pathways into health

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen health course, we'll get you where you need to be with our study pathways from diploma to degree.

Career outcomes

Health science has far reaching applications and a course could set you up to work in areas such as:
•   public health
•   health promotion
•   health administration
•   pharmaceutical industries
•   policy and development
•   program development with non-government organisations
•   education.

VU stories

How Rhian went from adversity to Harvard University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science), Doctor of Philosophy

"VU offered me a chance to succeed. I’m testament to the philosophy that Year 12 scores do not define your talent – when a student finds their niche and interest they can excel."

VU offered me a chance to succeed. I’m testament to the philosophy that Year 12 scores do not define your talent – when a student finds their niche and interest they can excel.

Nikita Bhandari.

Why Nikita made a big move to study biomedicine at VU

Bachelor of Biomedicine

"I love discovering unexpected things about the human body, and learning from different expert teachers for each body system."

I love discovering unexpected things about the human body, and learning from different expert teachers for each body system.

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From gyms to jabs

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115

"My teacher was so supportive and caring. I can’t thank the teaching staff enough for encouraging me to complete my studies."

My teacher was so supportive and caring. I can’t thank the teaching staff enough for encouraging me to complete my studies.

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Medical administration

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Nursing

Nutrition

Osteopathy

Paramedicine

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Public health

Social work

Speech pathology

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