Explore your study options
Reduce health disparity and help people to lead fuller, healthier and happier lives. Enhance your employment prospects and consolidate your knowledge and skills through an industry placement or volunteer unit, while learning in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Choose a health sciences degree that will get you work ready
As a health sciences graduate, you’ll have the grounding you need to prepare for a successful career in one of the fastest-growing employment sectors in Australia.
Develop industry connections
Our strong industry partnerships mean that our courses match current industry practice and offer a range of work placement and study abroad opportunities. Complete an internship with a community group, local government, department of health or research institute.
Get practical skills
In the Bachelor of Health Sciences, you’ll complete a 120-hour field education placement, applying your theoretical knowledge in a real-word context and adding experience to your resume. You'll enhance your future employment prospects and develop your professional networks in the health sector.
Professional recognition
In the Bachelor of Health Sciences, the health promotion major is fully accredited by the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE). If you complete this major, you’ll be eligible to register with the IUHPE as a registered Health Promotion Practitioner, securing you a globally recognised qualification.
Top professional roles in health sciences
With ageing populations and public health issues like obesity, heart disease, and chronic illness on the rise, employability in the sector is strong. By 2033, the health and human services sector is projected to grow by more than 533,000 jobs.*
Whichever course you choose, you'll graduate a highly sought-after professional. Depending on your specialisations, your degree can prepare you for work in the following roles and fields:
- case manager
- disability support planner
- family/community project officer
- environmental and sustainability officer
- exercise specialist
- food and nutrition policy developer
- food scientist
- health and sports marketer
- health educator or counsellor
- health promotion officer
- international aid worker
- nutrition and health promotion coordinator
- policy adviser
- public health practitioner
- regional health service planner.
Join a sector with a healthy future
The health care and social assistance industry is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia – the number of health professionals overall will grow 25.2% by 2033.*
I am grateful to the staff and my peers who made the experience so enjoyable, who took an interest in me and my professional growth, and to those who have become lifelong friends. Deakin was where I discovered who I wanted to be in this world.
Tamra Kelley
Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Public Health (Honours)
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
World-leading facilities
You’ll learn in our state-of-the-art facilities like the $53m Regional Community Health Hub. This 8,000 square metre facility was launched as part of Deakin’s commitment to the health workforce needs of rural and regional Australia.
Make a sustainable impact
Deakin’s Sustainable Health Network drives sustainable solutions to global health challenges by bringing together educators, researchers, community stakeholders and industry leaders. At its heart is a focus on finding new, improved and sustainable ways to promote human health.
Want to explore more?
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in health sciences, we'll help get you there.
Which health degree is right for you?
Want to study health but don’t know where to start? There are many options to consider when it comes to choosing which health degree is right for you.
How placement sets you up for a successful health sciences career
Discover how completing a placement as part of your health sciences degree will prepare you with the real-world skills for a successful career.
Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
*2023 Employment Projections – for the 10 years to 2033, Jobs and Skills Australia.
Contact us
Got a question about our courses in health sciences? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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