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.
QILT is an independent Australian government survey.
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
Vario Health Clinic gym
Occupational Therapy Lab
Paramedical Science Lab
Strength & Conditioning 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.
Our Speech Pathology course is making a difference to people in rural and remote communities, with students able to complete 16-week work placements at either Geraldton or Mount Magnet.
As part of their placements, our students work in schools, aged care facilities, inter-professional and communication clinics in the EdSIM Centre.
At Mount Magnet they become fully-immersed in the local Aboriginal community, participating in local activities, as well as completing clinical work. They also complete simulation training in Basic Life Support and a tailor-made cultural awareness program called 'Understanding Yamatji', with access to cultural mentors.
As well as the rich experience of living in a remote community and a rural centre, students also gain vital clinical competencies.
Gaining familiarity with industry standard practices and state-of-the-art equipment was priceless.
I'm extremely grateful for the opportunities ECU provided me within research and diagnostic environments. This included working in the PC2 labs, which are set-up with ample space for conducting experiments and analysis.
I am amazed by the helping attitude of the lecturers
I was attracted to ECU for its top teaching quality. I am amazed by the helping attitude of the lecturers, ever ready to guide, support, and solve your problems, and that encouraged me to work hard. I now have the confidence to undertake research studies in the field of public health.
I would like to become a professor and strength and conditioning coach
I got a masters degree in the United States, but had no research experience before I came to ECU. I wanted to pursue my PhD under Dr. Haff and Dr. Nosaka.
The first year of the Integrated PhD helped me gain research skills such as writing, reading, presenting, and skills needed for experimentation. My supervisors have been devoting so much of their time to assist me to gain these skills.
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.
