Health sciences

Open up a world of professional opportunities with a course in health science at Victoria University.

Courses in Health sciences

Undergraduate (entry-level university courses)

University study undertaken before you graduate with a degree (up to including a bachelor with honours).

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT | Undergraduate | Duration: More than 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
HBBS | Undergraduate | Duration: 1 to 3 years
Bachelor of Health Science
HBHL | Undergraduate | Duration: 1 to 3 years
Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
HCND | Undergraduate | Duration: More than 3 years
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
HCOP | Undergraduate | Duration: More than 3 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Diet and Health
HUDH | Undergraduate | Duration: 6 to 11 months
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science
HUHS | Undergraduate | Duration: 6 to 11 months

Career outcomes

Health science has far reaching applications and a course could set you up to work in areas such as:

  • public health
  • health promotion
  • health administration
  • pharmaceutical industries
  • policy and development
  • program development with non-government organisations.

VU stories

How biomedicine student Rhian went from adversity to Harvard University
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science), Doctor of Philosophy
"VU offered me a chance to succeed. I’m testament to the philosophy that Year 12 scores do not define your talent – when a student finds their niche and interest they can excel."
VU offered me a chance to succeed. I’m testament to the philosophy that Year 12 scores do not define your talent – when a student finds their niche and interest they can excel.
Rhian's story
Nikita Bhandari.
Why Nikita made a big move to study biomedicine at VU
Bachelor of Biomedicine
"I love discovering unexpected things about the human body, and learning from different expert teachers for each body system."
I love discovering unexpected things about the human body, and learning from different expert teachers for each body system.
Nikita's story
A male in nurse's uniform wears a mask and protective glasses, in a large white room with rows of chairs
From gyms to jabs
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115
"My teacher was so supportive and caring. I can’t thank the teaching staff enough for encouraging me to complete my studies."
My teacher was so supportive and caring. I can’t thank the teaching staff enough for encouraging me to complete my studies.
Danny's story

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Aged care

Beauty therapy

Biomedicine

Community services

Dermal therapy

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Massage

Medical administration

Midwifery

Nursing

Nutrition

Osteopathy

Paramedicine

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Public health

Social work

Speech pathology

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