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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. From direct patient care to public health policy, health care is about understanding that behind every statistic is a human story worth fighting for. 

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

Why UQ

Combine theory with practice

You'll gain practical experience and graduate workplace-ready.

Options for everyone

We have one of the widest offerings of health and medicine degrees in Australia.

World-class education

Learn from UQ's award-winning educators, who are tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Hear from our health students

Stories

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