With cutting-edge facilities, practical work experience opportunities and strong links with health care agencies and professional associations, Queensland universities can prepare students for a career in health.
Why study health in Queensland?
- World-class education and training
- Rapidly growing health industry
- Excellent infrastructure and facilities
- Partnerships with industry that provide a hands-on learning experience.
- Industry strengths in the areas of tropical health and molecular biology
What can I study?
A range of public and private vocational education and training providers offer courses for international students in nursing, aged care, natural therapies and allied health. These courses can lead to a career in the health industry or entry into university.
Queensland universities offer a wide range of health programs including nursing, medicine, oral health, pharmacy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
Employment opportunities
The demand for health professionals continues to grow worldwide. Queensland health and medical graduates are well placed for employment in Australia and internationally.
If you choose to study health, you could find yourself working in one of the following occupations:
- doctor
- dentist
- dental technician
- genetic or exercise scientist
- nutritionist
- radiation therapist
- registered or enrolled nurse.
Visit Queensland Health’s website for more information about health careers in Queensland.
For more information about courses and institutions, use the course finder.
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