Real health stories curated by QUT Faculty of Health.
6 March, 2024
Filed under:
Podiatry,
Undergraduate,
Returning to study
Stepping into a new career
Paramedic Elliott Shriane wanted to swap nightshifts and adrenaline for regular hours and independence. The Bachelor of Podiatry (Graduate Entry) offered him a fast-track pathway to a new career.
26 February, 2024
Filed under:
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences,
Undergraduate
What it's like studying clinical exercise physiology
Georgia Christie is learning how to prescribe exercise to help people living with diagnosed medical conditions.
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7 February, 2024
Filed under:
Pharmacy,
Undergraduate,
Student life,
Career changers
Making the switch
It’s okay not to know which uni course to study. Current pharmacy student, Sajal Tyagi started in a different degree before finding his dream course.
15 January, 2024
Filed under:
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences,
Lifestyle,
Research stories
Why are my muscles sore after exercise?
Hint: it’s nothing to do with lactic acid
21 December, 2023
Filed under:
Biomedical Sciences,
Undergraduate,
Returning to study,
Student life
Advice from a biomedical science student
Ben Clun is graduating, but before heading out into the real world he offered some advice for new and future students.
21 November, 2023
Filed under:
Pharmacy,
Undergraduate,
Placements,
Student support
Pharmacy placement tips from QUT students
Practical placement is your opportunity to see what it’s like to work as a pharmacist. Here’s some advice from current students and graduates to help you make the most of your experience.
24 October, 2023
Filed under:
Public Health and Social Work,
Undergraduate,
Graduate stories,
Indigenous Australian stories
Channelling compassion into a career that makes a difference
Social work graduate Karyna Doolan advocates for individuals and families, and supports them to overcome adversity.
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21 September, 2023
Filed under:
Undergraduate,
Placements
Health Work Integrated Learning
Work experience is an important part of many health degrees. Find out how it can help you secure your dream job.
18 August, 2023
Filed under:
Exercise and Nutrition Sciences,
Undergraduate,
Lifestyle
Hacking the nutrition job market with Associate Professor Helen Vidgen
Explore career opportunities in nutrition and dive into important issues like the need to increase diversity in the evolving nutrition workforce.
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