Audiology

Studying Audiology at UQ is an excellent pathway to a career that changes the way people with hearing difficulties experience the world.

At UQ you’ll learn from international leaders in this field and use state-of-the-art hearing technologies.

Clinical experience working with patients will ensure you are job-ready to take your place in the profession.

UQ’s Master of Audiology Studies is a well-regarded qualification and there is a high demand for UQ graduates.

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Dentistry

Studying Dentistry at UQ offers excellent preparation for this important career that plays a key role in the health and wellbeing of every individual.

At UQ, you'll study Australia's leading dentistry program, with award-winning educators who are practicing dentists and top researchers.

You'll gain extensive clinical experience, working with patients in our own clinic and in public and private dental practices. You'll be trained using the latest technologies and procedures, be sought after by employers and be able to choose from a range of work environments.

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Dietetics

Studying Dietetics at UQ will ensure you are well prepared for this important career that is playing an increasingly important role in the health and well-being of the community.

A Master of Dietetics Studies provides access to a career as a clinical dietician and a range of other careers. This new study option will equip you to meet the current and future needs of employers.From early in your studies, you’ll undertake placements in healthcare facilities. As your knowledge develops you’ll see how it is applied in a professional setting and graduate confident and job ready.

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Exercise & Sport Science

Studying Exercise and Sport Sciences at UQ opens doors to a range of dynamic careers that are increasingly in demand to improve health and/or boost sporting performance.

Health Sciences

 Studying Health Sciences at UQ can give you the widest choice of Health Careers.

You’ll be prepared to help promote healthier lifestyles or even help improve healthcare delivery. Or, you can use it as a springboard to becoming a frontline health professional such as a doctor or physiotherapist.

You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills that health employers demand. Your studies will include practical experience working in the health industry and a broad knowledge of current health issues – so you’ll be confident and job ready.

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A day in the life of a Health Sciences student

Health, Sport and Physical Education

Health, Sport and Physical Education professionals play an extremely important role in promoting active and healthy living, getting people involved in sport and physical activity and educating people of the benefits of regular activity and a healthy lifestyle.

A UQ degree in Health, Sport and Physical Education offers many exciting career prospects in both school and non-school settings. Among the many options, you could go on to become a health and physical education teacher, sports coach, outdoor educator, or health promotion officer.

At UQ you’ll learn from experience with our school placements that ensure you’re confident and job-ready. While studying you’ll enjoy top sports facilities and a great campus lifestyle.

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Medicine

Studying medicine at UQ means learning in a Medical School that ranks very highly both nationally and internationally.

At UQ, you’ll become a doctor equipped to anticipate and respond to the increasing pace of change in the health sector. You’ll learn from many of Queensland’s best doctors. Your experience as a student will be top quality as a result of the Med School’s evaluation program which includes regular student feedback and a focus on measurable outcomes to produce graduates of the highest standard.

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A day in the life of Medicine student Rick

Midwifery

 Studying Midwifery at UQ will ensure you’re confident and job-ready to take up this rewarding and in-demand career.

 At UQ, you’ll gain clinical experience working with mothers and babies from day one beside experienced mentors.

Choose an accelerated option to finish your degree in 2 ½ years or add another year to do a dual degree that adds Nursing to your qualifications.

UQ’s Bachelor of Midwifery was developed in consultation with the health industry ensuring graduates are well equipped for entry into the profession.

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Nursing

Studying Nursing at UQ will ensure you're confident and job-ready to take up this important and in-demand career.

At UQ, you'll gain clinical experience working with patients from Day 1, beside experience mentors.

Choose an accelerated option to finish your degree in 2.5 years or add another year to do a dual degree that adds Midwifery to your qualifications.

The Bachelor of Nursing was developed in consultation with the health industry and as UQ graduate you'll be highly regarded by employers.

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A day in the life of a Nursing & Midwifery student

Nutrition

Studying Nutrition at UQ will prepare you to make a difference in health through promoting well-being and reducing the burden of diet-related disease.

A Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition) or a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Nutrition Sciences) opens up a diverse range of careers in nutrition. These study options have been designed to meet the current and future needs of employers and include work placements to ensure you graduate confident and job ready.

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Occupational Therapy

Studying Occupational Therapy at UQ prepares you for a rewarding and in-demand career- helping patients unlock the skills they need for life’s journey.

At UQ, you’ll learn from internationally-recognised educators and take advantage of excellent facilities and resources. You’ll gain clinical experience working with patients, ensuring you are confident and job-ready. Employers globally recognise the strength of UQ’s occupational therapy program, providing you with the best platform for future success.

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Oral Health

Studying Oral Health at UQ is a top pathway to a career as an oral health therapist and the important work of preventing dental problems before they occur.

You’ll be part of Australia’s top Dentistry School and learn from leading educators in a supportive learning environment, with a low student to teacher ratio. With educators who are research leaders, you’ll be trained using the latest technologies and procedures. Studying at UQ you’ll gain extensive clinical experience, working with patients, ensuring you’re confident and job ready.

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Paramedics

As a Paramedic, every day is different – motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, industrial incidents, sporting events – this job is more than just sirens and flashing lights. This career is all about improving the health, well-being and quality of life of the community.

This degree is part of a culture that provides strong connections within the health industry. The program prepares you for an exciting role as an ambulance paramedic which is an integral member of the wider health care system. Your studies will provide you with strong foundational knowledge in conjunction with the highly valuable clinical placements with the Queensland Ambulance Service to gain “hands-on” experience in the role of a paramedic. 

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Pharmacy

Studying pharmacy at UQ offers the best pathway into one of the health industry’s most important patient-care roles.

At UQ, you’ll learn with educators that are recognised nationally and internationally for leading-edge pharmacy education. You’ll study in modern, well-equipped laboratories, pharmacy counselling rooms and a state-of-the-art teaching dispensary.

From 2010, students will move into a custom-designed building providing the most modern learning environment for pharmacy education in Australia.

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Physiotherapy

Studying Physiotherapy at UQ will fully equip you for this vital career that helps get people moving.

At UQ, you’ll learn from world-class researchers and practitioners to receive an internationally recognised qualification.

You’ll have the advantage of state-of the -art equipment and the latest knowledge.

You’ll gain clinical experience, working with patients as a key part of your studies, ensuring you are confident and job-ready.

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Speech Pathology

Studying Speech Pathology at UQ will prepare you for a key health career that improves the quality of life of patients and through better communication.

At UQ, you’ll learn with access to the latest knowledge – from educators who are leaders in their field and researchers at the cutting edge of their profession.

You’ll gain clinical experience working with patients as part of your studies ensuring high-level learning and skills development so you graduate confident and job-ready.

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A day in the life of a Speech Pathology student