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. 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.
We're the top ranked public university in Australia for teaching quality in Health Services and Support.* And in the field of Rehabilitation, not only are we number one in Queensland for learning resources, we're also first in Australia in graduate outcomes (full-time employment)*.
* Good Universities Guide 2023/24
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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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.