Health & biomedicine

Gain exceptional skills for care-sector roles such as nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, psychology, osteopathy, or speech pathology by studying Victoria University’s well-respected health courses.

Gain exceptional skills for care-sector roles such as nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, psychology, osteopathy, or speech pathology by studying Victoria University’s well-respected health courses.

Image Student-led health clinics

Student-led health clinics

Image High-tech labs for skills practice

High-tech labs for skills practice

Image Award-winning VU Block Model®

Award-winning VU Block Model®

Image #1 for skills development (QILT)^

#1 for skills development (QILT)^

Top 3% of universities worldwide

Why choose VU

Health revitalised at VU

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Tailored learning labs

We offer training for nursing, midwifery and paramedicine that imitates reality, in state-of-the-art laboratories – so can practise in a safe environment before facing a real scenario.

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Practical TAFE courses

Get practical skills for real jobs. Our TAFE division delivers practical courses for in-demand careers in health services, nursing, paramedicine, aged care and disability support.

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Sport & exercise science

Ranked 7th in the world for sport science, we have one of Australia's largest programs in sport and exercise science, exercise rehabilitation, outdoor recreation and fitness.

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Western Health Alliance

Victoria University’s strongest partnership in the health sector is with the major healthcare provider in Melbourne’s west, Western Health.

Pathways into health & biomedicine

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements to get into your chosen health or biomedicine course, we'll get you there with our study pathways from diploma to degree.

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VU Block Model®

Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

VU stories

The calm among the crisis

Bachelor of Paramedicine

"My scenario-based learning allowed me to find a certain level of calm and a treatment approach among the chaos and I was able to assist the police officers treating the injured. "

Andy Ackerly

Delivering the best care

Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing

"All of the theoretical learning at VU is followed by clinical placements to expose students to potential future workplaces."

All of the theoretical learning at VU is followed by clinical placements to expose students to potential future workplaces.

Damilola Omotosho in a lab

How Dammy is blending creativity with nutrition

Bachelor of Human Nutrition

"VU lecturers are so engaging, encouraging and supportive of my learning and they really listen to students’ contributions."

VU lecturers are so engaging, encouraging and supportive of my learning and they really listen to students’ contributions.

Cody Thomson conducting research in a lab

How Cody’s combining his passion for sport & biomedicine

Bachelor of Biomedicine

"Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit has always been there for me. Student Support Officer Marcus helped me successfully apply for scholarships, and provided ongoing reassurance and advice. "

Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit has always been there for me. Student Support Officer Marcus helped me successfully apply for scholarships, and provided ongoing reassurance and advice.

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