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Health & Biomedicine courses

Do you want a rewarding career in the health sector? We offer a variety of courses from areas including aged care, beauty and personal services, nursing and paramedicine. We offer a range of study so you can study at TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.

Careers

Our graduates find employment opportunities in roles such as:

  • aged care worker
  • beauty therapist
  • massage therapist
  • midwife
  • nurse
  • osteopath
  • paramedic
  • psychologist
  • social worker.

Colleges

Our courses are provided by the:

Short courses 9 courses

Duration: 16 weeks
Alcohol and Other Drugs Co-existing Needs Skill Set
This course is for people working in the community and health industry who focus on alcohol and drug support.
Duration: 16 weeks
Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Duration: 3 hours
CPR (Refresher)
This Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant following cardiac arrest.
Duration: 1000 hours
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
EAP is a university and TAFE preparation course. It is designed for students with upper intermediate to advanced levels of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Duration: 13 weeks
Foundations at VU
Foundations at VU is a fully funded 13 week course providing you an alternative pathway, if you didn't meet direct entry requirements, to reach your goal of studying a higher education undergraduate or diploma course.
Duration: 9 hours
Make-Up Basics
Get an insight into the make-up industry. In our step by step class exercises, you will learn how to effectively apply make-up to enhance natural beauty.
Duration: 54 hours
Micropigmentation and Cosmetic Tattooing for Professionals

Extend your dermal clinical knowledge and develop advanced micropigmentation (cosmetic tattooing) skills with this short course for industry professionals.

Duration: 9 hours
Photographic Make-Up
Expand your career as a make-up artist with this course in photographic make-up. Learn the techniques of the trade so you can venture into the world of make-up.
Duration: 18 hours
Workplace Level II First Aid
Learn practical first aid skills and knowledge such as CPR, bandaging and splinting, and applying the principles of first aid safety. The course contains a blend of online and face to face learning.

TAFE certificates & diplomas 12 courses

Duration: 1 year
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Gain knowledge and experience in providing support to older people with complex needs, and working with groups of older people.
Duration: 2 years
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
You'll learn about effective communication strategies, anatomy and physiology and workplace health and safety, when you study the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.
Duration: 9 months
Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy
Upgrade your skills to become a beauty therapist and work in the beauty industry or continue study at a higher level.
Duration: 1 year
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Advance your beauty therapy skills and prepare for management positions in salons and spas with the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.
Duration: 1 year
Certificate IV in Clinical Classification

Are you passionate about working in the health industry? Do you have a keen interest in clinical coding?

Duration: 0.5 years
Certificate III in Health Administration
Develop the skills necessary for supporting the daily operations of a health practice, with a Certificate III in Health Administration at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Duration: 0.5 years
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
Develop a career caring for patients in hospitals with a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Victoria University Polytechnic.
Certificate III in Health Support Services

Develop practical skills in cleaning services and basic food safety and learn how to provide support in the health services industry.

Duration: 0.5 years
Certificate III in Individual Support
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge to work in the aged, disability, home and community care industry.
Duration: 2 years
Diploma of Nursing

Gain the foundational skills and knowledge to work as an enrolled nurse in the dynamic healthcare industry.

Duration: 1 year
Diploma of Paramedical Science
Gain clinical skills and theoretical knowledge to treat and transport patients with a Diploma of Paramedical Science.
Duration: 1 year
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Learn the practical skills of remedial massage as well as the theoretical knowledge required to assess your clients' soft tissue dysfunction.

Bachelor degrees (undergraduate) 18 courses

Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
Be part of a growing demand for graduates with training in the field of exercise and biomedical sciences. Learn how the structure and function of the body influences and is impacted by exercise.
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedical Science

This degree provides you with an in-depth knowledge of how the human body functions, focusing on physiology, anatomy and cell biology, preparing you for an exciting future in the
health sector. You can utilise this course to embark on an exciting career in medical research or for entry into postgraduate health courses, including medicine.

Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedicine

Our Bachelor of Biomedicine (HBBM) has a particular focus on nutrition and exercise interventions in medicine and will prepare you will for postgraduate study.

Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
Enter a new and exciting industry with this Bachelor of Dermal Sciences course. Graduates of this course provide competent, efficient and compassionate clinical care in the dermal profession.
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Health Science
The Bachelor of Health Sciences is designed to provide you with the flexibility and foundations required to make an informed decision about a career pathway in the health sciences field.
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Prepare for an important and rewarding career in public health, community nutrition, food science or food service with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition from VU.

Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Nursing
Ensure you are a work-ready graduate by completing this course which meets requirements for registering as a Division 1 nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Paramedicine
This pre-service training degree prepares you for a career in paramedics. Clinical placements are included as part of this course. You will be progressively introduced to the responsibilities and experiences of the ambulance paramedic.
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical and Health Science
This course combines the areas of human health and disease with the complementary areas of pharmaceutical, design and synthesis and analysis.
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
This psychology course will help you develop an understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships, communication and cognitive processes.
Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
Study at an advanced level, complete a research thesis and gain a higher qualification. Further develop your capacity for informed, conceptual thinking and research skills.
Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
Get the flexibility to combine study in psychology with a business specialisation. Combining studies in psychology and business will enable students to gain expertise in understanding the behaviour of individuals in group and organisational settings.
Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Get a better understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships and communication.
Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)
Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nutrition and Food Sciences)
Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
Build a career in osteopathy with this specialised course. To become a registered osteopath (nationally registered under the Osteopaths Board of Australia (OBA)) you need to complete the double degree program.
Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Social Work
Create a career that improves the quality of life and develops the potential of individuals, groups and communities. Social workers are involved with people at individual, family, and community levels to bring about change.
Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Undertake industry-based education placements in different human service agency settings under the supervision of experienced social workers.

Postgraduate 7 courses

Duration: 2 years
Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Become a professional clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults when you study the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology).
Duration: 2 years
Master of Applied Psychology (Community Psychology)
Duration: 2 years
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Duration: 2 years
Master of Counselling
Further your knowledge in counselling theory and practice through VU’s Master of Counselling.
Duration: 2 years
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
Duration: 1 year
Master of Professional Psychology
Duration: 2 years
Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living)
Equip yourself to tackle the complex issues in global health today with a Master of Public Health (Global Nutrition and Active Living) at Victoria University.

Postgraduate research 14 courses

Postgraduate Research

Research postgraduate

Our Office for Research provides support to our current and future researchers, such as:

  • identify a research topic
  • find a supervisor
  • apply for research supervision or grants.
Duration: 2 years
Master of Nursing (By Research)
Reach your goal in the field of nursing. If you have demonstrated an ability to conduct extensive study and research in a focused area of nursing, then this course will get you to where you want to be in your career.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy
Contribute important findings with a PhD in Science conducted in VU's world-class research institutes and collaborative industry studies.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy
Help resolve food security challenges facing growing populations with PhD in Food Sciences & Technology.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy
Contribute positive changes to health care, health policy, and our communities through your PhD in Nursing & Midwifery.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy
Contribute important ideas to the medical field, with a PhD in Medical and Biological Sciences.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy
Advance your psychology career and contribute important ideas to your discipline, with a PhD in Psychology from VU.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy
Become an independent and highly sought-after researcher with a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Creative Arts at Victoria University.
Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Our integrated program allows graduates without a research background to undertake a PhD in Food Sciences and Technology.

Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Study towards a PhD in Medical and Biological Science with additional research training.

Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Our integrated PhD in Nursing & Midwifery program teaches you important research techniques before you research in our world-class facilities.

Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Undertake important scientific research ecology, food science or biomedicine. Our integrated program offers graduates research training needed to begin a PhD in Science.

Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Our integrated program offers psychology graduates an alternative path to a PhD in Psychology, with intensive research training.

Duration: 4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Learn best-practice research methods, then apply them to ground-breaking study, with an integrated PhD in society and culture.

Duration: 2 years
Master of Science (Research)
Enhance your range of knowledge in various research fields across health, biomedicine, engineering and science and to enable a focusing of practical skills into a specific research area.

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The best thing about my course is the work placements. I’ve completed a placement at Austin Hospital in mental health within paediatrics and the experience was fantastic. My goal is to work as an intensive care nurse in the neonatal unit.
Jessica Bonello

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