Study human health
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Study human health
Health is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors
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- https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/study/postgraduate-courses.html Postgraduate courses
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Why study human health with us?
Health is one of Australia's fastest growing employment sectors. Graduates who understand the nature of the health problems global communities face, or would like to design effective healthcare approaches for an increasingly consumer-driven, ageing population, are in high demand.
The benefits of study with us include:
- You have opportunities to engage with industry, such as interviewing health professionals and people with lived experiences in your classrooms, and network with our alumni from healthcare, commercial, government, and not-for-profit organisations at extra-curricular events.
- You will graduate with the ability to navigate the complexity of health in different sociocultural, political and economic contexts, along with skills in critical thinking, complex problem solving, communication and empathy.
I feel incredibly lucky to be studying my passion, every day I am challenged and I could not be happier. I’m considering a few different career options. My major is immunobiology, a field in rapid development, which provides a wealth of exciting research opportunities.
Amelia Scott
Bachelor of Science (Medical Science)
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Human health courses
Specialist courses
- Bachelor of Science (Health)\
- Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Health)\
- Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Medical Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Medical Science)\
- Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine\
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Undergraduate courses
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science\
Programs and majors available in these courses:\
- Anatomy and Histology major
- Applied Medical Science major
- Biology major
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major
- Genetics and Genomics major
- Health major*
- Immunology and Pathology major
- Infectious Diseases major
- Medicinal Chemistry major
- Microbiology major
- Neuroscience program or Neuroscience major
- Nutrition Science major
- Pharmacology major
- Physiology major
- Virology (minor only)
Most majors are also available as minors.\ *Available in Bachelor of Science (Health) degrees only.
Postgraduate coursework
Postgraduate research
To find a potential supervisor visit Research Supervisor Connect.
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[### What it's like studying a Bachelor of Science (Health)
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We caught up with Ryen Sadeque to find out why he chose the degree, what he likes about studying health and what his plans are for a career in healthcare.](https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/news-and-events/news/2017/09/21/i-study-health-ryen-sadeque.html)
[### Why study nutrition and dietetics at Sydney
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[### What's the difference between health and medical science degrees?
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Health science? Medical science? We've made it easier for you to decide which of these undergraduate science degrees is right for you.](https://www.sydney.edu.au/science/news-and-events/news/2018/11/30/whats-the-difference-health-and-medical-science-degrees-explained.html)
Where can human health take you?
Our graduates can be found in many settings and roles, including:
- medical administrator
- pathologist
- histologist
- physiologist
- microbiologist
- biochemist
- biomedical device designer
- careers in the pharmaceutical industry
- careers in the government sector
- accredited dietitian
- nutritional research
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health promotion
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health policy
- project management
- case management
- consultancy
- logistics and procurement
- insurance
- business development
- marketing
- public relations
- medical sciences researcher
- doctor
- dentist
- pharmacist
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