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Health

Turn your care into a career. 

The biggest unknown isn’t how you’ll save lives. It’s how you’ll change your own. 

In a world where health challenges are increasingly complex, the ability to combine clinical expertise with empathy and innovation will be essential.

At UQ, health students don't just care for others. They improve the way people live.

Discover your next step

Check out some of our most popular health programs. 

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Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

Learn to assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across all ages, from infants to the elderly.
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Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies

Understand how nutrition impacts health and helps prevent and treat conditions such as diabetes and gut disorders.
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Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

Gain the expertise to become a leader in shaping the future of healthcare through a curriculum designed for modern pharmacy practice.
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Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Science

Address 2 of the most important risk factors for chronic disease – physical activity and nutrition – and gain a strong foundation to support healthier communities.
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Bachelors of Human Movement & Nutrition Sci / Tourism, Hospitality & Event Mgmt

Get ready to make an impact in the world of sport, health, events and tourism management.
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Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Arts

Build a portfolio of skills and capabilities that can be transferred across industries such as health care, government, education, business and finance, and higher education.

Can't choose?

We have plenty of degrees to explore including dual degrees for maximum career choices. 

Explore all health degrees

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Help getting into UQ

Think UQ's not for you? Think again. No matter where you come from, support is available.

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Get an ATAR boost

You could be eligible for extra ATAR points through the School Opportunity Scheme or other adjustment schemes.
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Discover equity scholarships

If you’ve experienced financial hardship that’s affected your education, UQ’s equity scholarships remove financial barriers so you can pursue your dream degree.
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Find accommodation

Check out on- and off-campus options. We have approved providers who prioritise UQ students.

Hear from our health students

Tachae Douglas-Miller

I'm studying health to help create stronger, healthier futures for First Nations communities.

Tachae Douglas-Miller
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Genelle Xue Yi Lim wearing a robe and mortarboard in the UQ Great Court

This program provided a strong foundation in theory and practical skills, building my confidence to apply my learnings in the field, with the support and guidance from my supervisors playing a key role in shaping my positive experience.

Genelle Xue Yi Lim
Graduate, Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Gary Zhu

My studies in sports coaching have already provided me with a solid foundation across a variety of courses. I’m confident that this knowledge will help me work effectively with diverse groups — of all ages and backgrounds — inspiring their passion for sport and supporting their skill development.

Gary Zhu
Current student, Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences (Sports Coaching major)

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