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Medical and health sciences

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Be in-demand with a health degree from QLD's No.1 public university for skills development*.

From dietitians to public health experts, occupational therapists to clinical technicians, professionals with the skills to diagnose and treat health issues are in high demand. And we've got the facilities and five-star rated teaching* to get you there.

UniSC medical and health science students undertake clinical placements, treat patients under supervision, and use cutting-edge technology to delve further into the human body than a textbook ever could. We'll also give you plenty of opportunities to get hands-on in class using industry-standard equipment so you confidently know your way around patient care when you're on placement.

* Good Universities Guide 2022

A healthy future starts here

Bachelor degree

I think it’s great that the first year of the degree is quite broad and you get to mingle and rub shoulders with students from other degrees, such as nursing and midwifery.

Amy Thompson

Bachelor of Dietetics graduate

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Medical and Health Sciences at UniSC - IN THE NEWS

Degree instrumental in medical lab career success

A UniSC Medical Laboratory Science graduate has been promoted from technician to scientist at Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) within months of gaining both her associate degree and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

New discovery means diagnosis and support for people with rare gene anomaly

Genomics researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that could fast-track diagnosis and support for families affected by a rare genetic disorder.

Dietetics student Abbey Sullivan in North West Qld
Dietetics student takes the roads less travelled

A UniSC Dietetics student planning a series of work placements across regional Queensland in the next six months has won a $1,500 scholarship to help fund her journey of more than 2,000km.

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