Health Science Schools Size Rankings
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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| 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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| 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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