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Studying Health Science

With the increasing number of people who are becoming more conscious of their health and considering the global concern about new illnesses and an aging population, studying health science has become a popular option for many students. The health sciences collectively comprise a broad field of study that covers a large number of courses. Some of these courses are nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, and nutrition. Despite their differences, these courses are all focused on the two key aspects of enhancing human health and increasing healthcare efficiency.

Health Science Courses in Australia

Depending on their specific area of interest, students can choose from a long list of the health science programs in Australia. When considering the total number of students enrolled in health science courses, the list of top ranking universities is headed by the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, and Monash University. Taking a look at the percentage of students enrolled in these courses gives a different picture, with the top-rated universities being the Australian Catholic University, Flinders University, and Notre Dame University.

At the undergraduate level, Sydney University offers a comprehensive list of courses that would fit into any student’s career path in the health sciences. The courses offered place great importance on fieldwork and immersion, as well as on guided learning experiences. To encourage enrolment, the university even offers scholarships for qualified undergraduate students. In the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy, students are able to work with actual clients who are confronted with challenges in their daily life. This experience shows students that their work has a direct impact on clients’ quality of life.

In terms of pursuing further studies, students have a number of different options. One option that is offered by the University of Queensland is the Master in e-Healthcare degree. This program closely combines the optimized use of information and communications technology with the enhanced efficiency of healthcare provision to deliver the best possible care. Another related option on offer is the Master in International Public Health degree which positions graduates to contribute to the resolution of public health issues on a global scale.

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Table 1: Health Student Numbers in Australian Universities
Uni UG PG Total
University of Sydney (usyd) 6962 5741 12703
University of Queensland (uq) 7703 2248 9951
Monash University (monash) 7116 2240 9356
Australian Catholic University (acu) 8579 594 9173
Curtin University of Technology (curtin) 6731 2180 8911
La Trobe University (latrobe) 6821 2041 8862
Deakin University (deakin) 6396 1777 8173
University of Newcastle (newcastle) 5672 1792 7464
Queensland University of Technology (qut) 5768 1668 7436
University of Western Sydney (uws) 6051 1218 7269
Flinders University (flinders) 4339 2753 7092
University of South Australia (unisa) 5429 1491 6920
Griffith University (griffith) 5073 1485 6558
Charles Sturt University (csu) 5454 956 6410
University of Tasmania (utas) 4903 1271 6174
University of Melbourne (unimelb) 754 5147 5901
James Cook University (jcu) 4576 1265 5841
Edith Cowan University (ecu) 4524 1280 5804
University of Adelaide (adelaide) 3001 1377 4378
Victoria University (vicuni) 3853 282 4135
CQ University (cqu) 3554 280 3834
University of Wollongong (wollongng) 2669 890 3559
University of New South Wales (unsw) 2008 1500 3508
University of Notre Dame Australia (nd) 3053 126 3179
University of Technology Sydney (uts) 2372 722 3094
RMIT University (rmit) 2183 862 3045
University of the Sunshine Coast (usc) 2355 238 2593
University of Western Australia (uwa) 1226 1064 2290
Charles Darwin University (cdu) 1912 333 2245
Southern Cross University (scu) 1886 251 2137
Murdoch University (murdoch) 1809 256 2065
University of Canberra (canberra) 1521 465 1986
University of Southern Queensland (usq) 1325 481 1806
Macquarie University (mq) 948 798 1746
University of New England (une) 1152 428 1580
Federation University Australia (feduni) 1000 189 1189
Bond University (bond) 580 154 734
Australian National University (anu) 380 174 554
Swinburne University of Technology (swinburne) 266 0 266


The percentages displayed in Table 2 show the weighting of students studying in the health area of study relative to the total number of students studying at the university in each category of undergraduate, postgraduate, and overall total.

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Table 2: Percentage Breakdown of Health Student Numbers
Uni ug% pg% Total%
Australian Catholic University (acu) 43.8 10.9 35.7
Flinders University (flinders) 31.7 32.7 31.1
University of Notre Dame Australia (nd) 35 10.3 29
James Cook University (jcu) 29.6 24 26.7
La Trobe University (latrobe) 26.6 25.8 26.1
University of the Sunshine Coast (usc) 29.3 18.9 24.1
University of Sydney (usyd) 21 28.3 23.4
University of Tasmania (utas) 23.9 23.4 23
Edith Cowan University (ecu) 23.6 21.4 22
University of South Australia (unisa) 22.2 20 21
Charles Darwin University (cdu) 28.3 14.7 20.7
University of Newcastle (newcastle) 23.8 19.6 20.5
University of Queensland (uq) 21.9 17.9 20.4
CQ University (cqu) 28.9 6.1 20.3
Curtin University of Technology (curtin) 18.4 21.8 18.5
Deakin University (deakin) 19.8 13.6 17.8
University of Western Sydney (uws) 17.6 18 17.4
University of Adelaide (adelaide) 16.3 18.9 16.6
Charles Sturt University (csu) 20.4 8.6 16.4
Queensland University of Technology (qut) 16.9 15.7 16.3
Griffith University (griffith) 15.4 17 15.2
Victoria University (vicuni) 17.6 6 15.2
Totals Average (mean) (%) 16.1 13.8 15
Southern Cross University (scu) 17.3 11.1 14.9
Monash University (monash) 15.4 12.7 14.5
University of Canberra (canberra) 12.6 13.3 12.2
Bond University (bond) 18.4 7.5 12.1
University of Wollongong (wollongng) 13 10.1 11.6
University of Melbourne (unimelb) 3.1 19.2 11.3
Federation University Australia (feduni) 12.4 4.3 9.2
University of Western Australia (uwa) 6.1 18.7 8.9
Murdoch University (murdoch) 9.2 6.5 8.6
University of Technology Sydney (uts) 9.9 5.8 8.2
University of New England (une) 8.5 6.6 7.6
University of Southern Queensland (usq) 7.7 7 6.8
University of New South Wales (unsw) 6.2 8 6.7
RMIT University (rmit) 4.8 7.6 5.3
Macquarie University (mq) 3.6 7 4.5
Australian National University (anu) 3.8 1.6 2.6
Swinburne University of Technology (swinburne) 1.1 0 0.8

Key & Notes

* Percentages: – displayed percentages indicate the percentage of students studying in the health science area of study relative to all students enrolled at the university within each of the three categories

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