Imagine a career where you're helping people to have a happier and healthier life. Now imagine the possibility of there being many such careers. Because in this study area you'll discover a variety of courses to help you start a rewarding career as a professional in health-related industries.
Interested in broadening your career horizon? This Graduate Certificate course can be completed in only 6 months full-time, and you can start in July 2025.
The course is also Commonwealth Government supported for domestic students, offering more than 60% off the fee and deferral of payment of the balance.
Best for undergraduate health services and support education, including teaching quality, learning resources and student support.
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ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
Our postgraduate students have rated us 5 stars for their overall experience in the latest Good Universities Guide. More 5-star ratings included: skills development, student support and teaching quality.
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Our undergraduate courses lay the groundwork for a variety of future careers in health and medicine.
This includes areas like medical science, human biology, laboratory-based research, emergency medical services, health promotion, nutrition, environmental health, occupational safety and health, exercise and sports science and occupational therapy.
If you already know what you're interested in, choose a discipline.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Medical & Health Sciences at ECU.
Exercise Physiology Lab
Paramedical Science Lab
Strength & Conditioning Lab
Vario Health Clinic gym
Occupational Therapy Lab
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Environmental Health professionals have never been so important to the world. After all, this is someone who instigates prevention programs and strategies for the control of communicable diseases and major outbreaks like coronavirus.
At ECU you can start a career in Environmental Health – or add to existing qualifications – through two study options:
Both courses can be studied online, and completing the Diploma gives you up to one year's credit towards the degree course.
The new OEHS major also has provisional professional accreditation with Environmental Health Australia.
Do you have any questions about the Medical & Health Sciences study area?
I've always wanted to pursue a career in medical research
I heard ECU's Biomedical Science course covered many aspects of medical research, including genetics and human biology, so I saw this as an opportunity to further my education in this field. I've been able to gain practical experience in a laboratory outside of university and found this has increased the value of my CV immensely.
I've also received the Fertility North Prize in Reproductive Biology. This award has opened the door for possible postgraduate studies in an established laboratory.
Work placements were pivotal in developing my passion for speech pathology.
Speech Pathology at ECU is set apart as the course provides work experience from the first year of the degree, onwards. Placements were one of the most valuable aspects of my degree and were pivotal in developing and reaffirming my passion for speech pathology, as well as identifying areas of interest. I participated in a variety of placements, including in hospital, school, community, and government settings.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.
