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Start your health career learning from passionate health experts and training with the latest technology in industry-standard laboratories, simulation facilities and in the QUT Health Clinics treating real patients.

  • Biomedical sciences

    Engage in innovative research and laboratory work to address challenges in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

  • Clinical sciences

    Be hands-on with patients to make a difference in medical imaging, paramedic science, pharmacy, podiatry or radiation therapy.

  • Exercise and nutrition sciences

    Improve patient outcomes in the fields of nutrition or exercise sciences. Undertake practical training in state-of-the-art facilities.

  • Nursing

    Learn from the best and prepare for your career in our simulation centre using real-world technology and scenarios.

  • Optometry and vision science

    Train in our purpose-built optometry clinic and benefit from globally recognised, cutting-edge research.

  • Psychology and counselling

    Make a tangible difference to people’s lives. Learn compassion alongside best practice in psychology and counselling.

  • Social work and human services

    Work alongside individuals and communities to improve access to health services. Study social work or human services.

If you're looking for graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degree programs, view our postgraduate study options.

Australia’s fastest growing industry

Healthcare is Australia’s largest and fastest growing industry, offering a range of high-demand employment opportunities.

Strong employment outcomes

QUT health graduates are ready to apply their practical knowledge on the job and are coveted by employers.

Ready for 2032 and beyond

Brisbane will become a sports hub in 2032, bringing big opportunities and strong demand for allied health professionals.

Explore health courses and careers

Discover the health career that suits your interests and strengths.

Whether you want to work in a laboratory testing ideas, behind the scenes improving systems, or on the frontlines of patient care, there's a QUT health course for you.

Lab work

Hands-on, essential, behind-the-scenes work that saves lives. Use industry-standard technology to advance healthcare.

  • Biomedical science
  • Medical laboratory science
  • Pharmacy

Patient care

The heart and the face of healthcare. Deliver the help that people need and improve patient outcomes.

  • Medical imaging
  • Nursing
  • Optometry
  • Paramedic science
  • Pharmacy
  • Podiatry
  • Radiation therapy

Improving the system

Champion justice, fight inequalities and advocate for individuals and communities to improve their access to fairer services.

  • Social work
  • Human services
  • Psychology

Sport and wellbeing

Inspire people and inspire change. Advise individuals, governments and organisations.

  • Clinical exercise physiology
  • Sport and exercise science
  • Nutrition and dietetics
  • Psychology

Study biomedical science

Learn from scientists who have made groundbreaking discoveries. Start learning in laboratories from your first week and be at the heart of medical breakthroughs.

Career example: Medical scientist
Average annual salary: $85,000-$105,000

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Study medical laboratory science

Prepare for a career investigating disease. Gain the skills and expertise to perform essential tests that contribute to diagnosis and patient treatment.

Career example: Pathologist
Average annual salary: $130,000-$145,000

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Study nursing

Discover your area of interest faster with practical units starting in your first year. Take advantage of our industry connections, excel in placements and prepare for the real world.

Career example: Clinical nurse
Average annual salary: $105,000-$115,000

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Study sport and exercise science

Prepare for a career as an accredited sports or exercise scientist, or exercise physiologist. Build your confidence and skills in using technology and equipment used by elite sporting teams and coaches.

Career example: Sport performance analyst
Average annual salary: $95,000-$115,000

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Study behavioural science (psychology)

Start your journey to become a psychologist or develop your understanding of human behaviour to work in business, policy, or related fields.

Career example: Psychologist
Average annual salary: $100,000-$115,000

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Your real-world health career starts here

If you’re motivated to help people, we will give you essential skills to deliver high-quality care.

Health care is rapidly changing. Advancements in AI tools, telehealth, wearable technologies and patient data management are changing how, where and when health care is delivered. Technology is allowing us to be more agile while still focused on the most important thing: people.

Studying with us will develop your expertise, technical skills and cultural competencies, so you can make a meaningful difference to patients and their communities.

World-class facilities

Treat real patients at our QUT Health Clinics, and get hands-on experience in our purpose-built clinical simulation centre, virtual environment training rooms, labs and gyms to build job-ready skills.

Real-world experiences

Placement is your chance to gain real experience and make a difference sooner. We partner with more than 1300 healthcare facilities. Our students complete more than 1.3 million placement hours each year, working on real cases in the field.

Industry expertise

Our lecturers and researchers work in the field and our graduates are in high demand, with many being offered employment before they complete their studies.

Flexible study options

We support your individual journey. Choose from more than 35 health course options to suit your needs, including graduate entry options, honours, double degrees and vertical doubles.

Virtual tours

Explore our cutting-edge health facilities with 360° videos, 3D tours and videos of our campus spaces.

Biomedical sciences super lab
Medical imaging lab
Radiotherapy training lab
QUT Health Clinics
Clinical Simulation Centre
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Real health stories

Find out what it’s like to study health at QUT, learn about student life and explore exciting projects our researchers are involved in.

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QUT and CareerTrackers collaborate on real-world learning for Indigenous students

A decade since becoming the first Australian university to sign a 10-year agreement with CareerTrackers, QUT is committing another three years to the national non-profit organisation which links Indigenous university students with private sector internship opportunities.

9 Jul 2026

Essential Skills for Statistics Leadership in Consultancy and Research

Strengthening leadership capability among statisticians working in consultancy and research across academia, government, and industry.

15 Jul 2026

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Brain capital is an economic and societal asset that integrates brain health and brain skills - the cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities people need to learn, adapt and thrive. In a world increasingly shaped by AI, uncertainty, and changing professional identities, these capabilities are under pressure - with growing impacts on attention, confidence, connection, and how people learn and work.

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