Health & Biomedicine courses

Prepare for success in the Australian Medical Council (AMC) clinical exam – required for qualified, overseas-trained doctors to practise medicine in Australia – with the Bridging Course in Clinical Practice For International Medical Graduates from Victoria University.

Learn how to provide first aid responses to infants, children and adults.

Gain a clear understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and learn how to work with a NDIS participants.

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

Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence required to work with vulnerable children and young people in youth residential care settings.

Gain the knowledge and skills to provide therapeutic and program-related support to allied health professionals, and to assist patients with their rehabilitation.

Advance your beauty therapy skills and prepare for management positions in salons and spas with the Diploma of Beauty Therapy.

Develop the skills to provide support and training to people with disabilities in community-based and residential settings.

Develop a career caring for patients in hospitals with a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Develop the skills for a rewarding career in the fast-growing health industry, working with people experiencing mental health issues.

Start your career as a non-emergency patient transport officer working with low-risk patients in a growing industry.

Gain clinical skills and theoretical knowledge to treat and transport patients with a Diploma of Paramedical Science.

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

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.

Prepare for a career supporting life and bringing new life into the world. Our double degree in midwifery and nursing gives you the knowledge and skills for two distinct, in-demand professions.

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.

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.

Get a better understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships and communication.

Further your science degree by developing your knowledge of the science of food with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Nutrition and Food Sciences).

The Graduate Diploma of Counselling will extend your expertise in counselling theory and practice.

Become a skilled healthcare professional, eligible to practise and register as an osteopath, with a Master of Health Science from VU.

Take your career in health to the next level with VU Online's Master of Nursing. Our online course is designed for professional nurses, and connects your learning directly to your current career.

Undertake your PhD in a world-leading research centre. Victoria University's Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.

Complete a Master of Research in 18 months, in the areas of industry, community or urban development. This degree is tailored to graduates with a related bachelor degree, or an honours degree in a different discipline.