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Human health 

Health is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors
The health sector is looking for a new type of graduate. Technological transformations in healthcare are opening up new career opportunities, our medical science and health graduates are in great demand.

Health is one of Australia's fastest growing employment sectors. Graduates who understand the nature of the health problems global communities face, or would like to design effective healthcare approaches for an increasingly consumer-driven, ageing population, are in high demand.

Choose a specialist health degree or a health-related program, major, minor or electives within your degree.

Human health careers

Our graduates can be found in many settings and roles, including:

  • medical administrator
  • pathologist
  • histologist
  • physiologist
  • microbiologist
  • biochemist
  • biomedical device designer
  • careers in the pharmaceutical industry
  • careers in the government sector
  • accredited dietitian
  • nutritional research
  • health promotion
  • health policy
  • project management
  • case management
  • consultancy
  • logistics and procurement
  • insurance
  • business development
  • marketing
  • public relations
  • medical sciences researcher
  • doctor
  • dentist
  • pharmacist

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