Real health stories curated by QUT Faculty of Health.
10 June, 2024
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Medical Imaging, Optometry, Paramedic Science, Radiation Therapy, Podiatry, Pharmacy, Undergraduate
There are many careers in health that combine a knowledge of science with caring for people. If you want to make a difference and make the most of your ATAR read on…
Read more of Upgrading pathways in patient-care courses
18 September, 2024
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Postgraduate, Nursing, Placements, Career changers
From Engineering to Nursing: A meaningful career in patient care
Having studied a Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Construction Engineering in India, Latha pursued nursing to follow her passion for patient care.
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21 August, 2024
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Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Postgraduate, Returning to study
A career prescribing exercise
Julia Davies first studied a business/psychology double before discovering she could help patients’ wellbeing through prescribed exercise.
16 August, 2024
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Optometry, Lifestyle, Research stories
John Lennon, contact lenses and cannabis
A QUT optometry researcher has analysed John Lennon’s little-known, hit-and-miss use of contact lenses in the 1960s and found that the Beatles superstar was probably right when he speculated that his cannabis use helped them stay in.
4 June, 2024
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Medical Imaging, Undergraduate, Lifestyle, Placements, Student life
Tips for studying medical imaging
Current student Sophie Hsu shares advice, a day in the life on placement, and why she chose to study medical imaging.
24 May, 2024
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Undergraduate
Health must-do activities at Open Day
Make the most of your Open Day experience by taking part in hands-on activities, visiting demonstration tents, and touring specialist facilities.
20 May, 2024
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Nursing, Undergraduate, Returning to study
From parkour to patient care
Brodie Pawson is an Elite Athlete Scholar studying to become a nurse. Read about his experiences returning to uni.
14 May, 2024
Filed under:
Nursing, Undergraduate, Placements, Student support
Advice for nursing placements
Find out what to expect, ways to prepare, and how to make the most of nursing placements with current student Siobhan Pollard.
8 May, 2024
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Undergraduate, Nursing, Public Health and Social Work, Placements, Student support
What does the new Commonwealth Prac Payment mean for students?
Will it do enough to end ‘placement poverty’?
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1 May, 2024
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Biomedical Sciences, Postgraduate, Research stories
Pursue fascinating research
Master of Diagnostic Genomics alum Lara Carrington is undertaking research into how the gut microbiome affects human health.