Top Bachelors in Australia 2019

Eating well is central to supporting growth and development, preventing chronic disease, and general vitality at all stages of life. Nutrition is the science of how the foods we eat affect our health. Nutritionists are scientists who attain, maintain and promote the health of the public through nutrition research, communication of nutrition information or public health forums. Dietitians are specialist nutritionists who, in addition to these research and public health roles, are accredited to work with individuals and groups to help improve their health outcomes and quality of life. This occurs in settings such as the community, hospitals, private practice, research and food service.... [-]

Medical and radiation physicists work in many different fields related to human health in order to improve the quality of life. They are familiar with aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation used for radiation medicine. They are familiar with various forms of therapeutic radiation oncology as well as different methods of diagnostic radiation imaging, and the mechanisms of how such radiation interacts with the human body. They are also familiar with exciting new radiation medicine technologies being developed for the continued improvement in the treatment of human diseases.

The Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics is very hands-on with large practical components in all subjects studied to complement the underlying theoretical physical principles.... [-]

Public Health is the art and science of promoting healthy people, places and policies. Public Health improves the health and quality of life of a population, by working to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health through scientifically analysing populations and generating solutions to problems.

This degree will provide you with an understanding of the key issues affecting the health of populations. You will develop skills in obtaining, reviewing and analysing health information; planning and managing a health program or project, and in improving the health of populations.

High achieving students can undertake an Honours year at the conclusion of the degree to further develop and apply their research skills. Professional Recognition Graduates can apply to be a full member of the Public Health Association of Australia.... [-]

If you want to make a positive difference, think big. Improve the health and wellbeing of your community, your country, your world: that’s what this degree lets you do. It’s all about promoting health and preventing disease at the population level. You’ll be more than ready to start your career after an industry placement as well as a global learning experience with a Laureate partner institution while you study.

It’s our industry connections that set us apart. You’ll learn from the industry’s best professionals, gain hands-on experience with an industry placement, and enjoy a global learning experience with a partner institution.

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If you’re passionate about helping others and considering a future in nursing, then UC’s Bachelor of Nursing course offers an outstanding industry and globally respected platform from which to launch your nursing career.

This immersive and fully interactive course incorporates the latest national and international interactive teaching and online practice methods while using innovative technological and medical equipment to simulate real-life scenarios.

As part of you this course, you’ll also undertake multiple clinical placement opportunities and gain valuable insight and experience across a broad range of healthcare service providers.... [-]

Are you passionate about helping people in their time of need? Do you thrive under pressure? If so, a career as a paramedic could be for you. As a first-line responder in the most critical of circumstances, you will work in a dynamic and highly rewarding career that makes a profound difference in people’s lives. As the only dedicated paramedicine degree in New South Wales carrying full accreditation with the Council of Ambulance Authorities, CSU’s Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic) will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work in emergency care settings across the globe, from outback Australia to the heart of London. Delivered by nationally and internationally renowned leaders in paramedic education, CSU’s course also features international study opportunities where you can gain unique insights, skills, and experiences that will ultimately enhance your competitiveness in the workforce. Study on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie and benefit from CSU’s state-of-the-art simulation facilities and comprehensive program of work placements. Or, if you’re already employed as a paramedic or medic in the Army, Navy or Air Force, you can conveniently study online.... [-]

CSU's Bachelor of Physiotherapy primarily prepares graduates for registration and employment as physiotherapists.

What will I learn?

You will graduate with the knowledge to formulate physiotherapeutic diagnoses and provide appropriate programs of the therapeutic exercise and treatments to those primarily with physical conditions.

Studies in behavioral and biomedical science, as well as clinical experience, will prepare you for employment as an entry-level physiotherapist in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, community health centers, rehabilitation centers and private practices.

You will also develop skills in learning, problem-solving and decision making, which are essential for continued high-level practice as a physiotherapist.... [-]

Paramedics play an integral role in the health system, responding to acute and sub-acute health problems in a range of diverse and uncontrolled settings. Paramedics provide unscheduled care to patients of all ages, dealing with health complaints that span across the spectrum of illness and injury severity and complexity. They are frequently required to interact with primary care or community allied health professionals, contributing to the inter-professional care of patients in the out-of-hospital setting. Western Sydney University's paramedicine program has been developed to provide you with the requisite skills, knowledge, and understanding that will enable you to function effectively as a paramedic in a government ambulance service or in the private paramedicine industry. A strong focus is placed on contemporary and emerging models of paramedicine, expanded scopes of paramedic practice, and clinical decision making. The course uses an evidence-based practice approach, combined with innovative flexible learning and assessment strategies, to prepare you for a diverse and successful career in paramedicine. The Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine) is a fully accredited course with the Council of Ambulance Authorities.... [-]

Veterinary science is the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife, and production animals. Veterinary science is vital to the study and protection of animal production practices, herd health and monitoring spread of widespread disease. It requires the acquisition and application of scientific knowledge in multiple disciplines and uses technical skills towards disease prevention in both domestic and wild animals. Human health is protected by veterinary science working closely with many medical professionals by the careful monitoring of livestock health as well as its unique training in epidemiology and emerging zoonotic diseases worldwide.... [-]

This program prepares students for a distinguished career in industry, community, hospital pharmacy or government. Students will learn at the state-of-the-art Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) - a world-class, $100 million teaching and research facility located in UQ's biomedical science precinct at Woolloongabba.

Entry scores

All international applicants need to meet the minimum entry score for admission into this program.

If you’re currently studying year 12 (or equivalent) in Australia or New Zealand, you need to meet this program’s minimum OP or Rank score.

If you’re currently completing your senior schooling elsewhere, you need to meet this program’s minimum equivalent international entry score.... [-]

This programme educates the next generation of dental professionals at the most advanced tertiary oral health facility in Australia. With a focus on smaller cohorts and dedicated and specialist teachers, students will not only learn the science and acquire the technical skills to care for patients and prevent, diagnose, treat oral diseases & abnormalities, but also master the technical skills and knowledge needed to provide quality oral healthcare and make a genuine difference to the lives of others. This programme ensures graduates will be workforce ready. Along with gaining in-depth theoretical knowledge, students complete approximately 1,900 hours of practical placements in a variety of clinical settings with the possibility of a clinical placement in State Government and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Service clinics throughout Queensland or interstate.... [-]

It is an exciting time to study Biomedical Science at UQ. This brand new 3-year programme replaces the previous 4-year programme. Biomedical scientists provide the foundation of modern healthcare and assist in developing treatments for diseases. Your studies will focus on the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole body levels and the disciplines of biochemistry and cell biology, physiology, developmental biology, microbiology, pharmacology and neuroscience. In this programme, you will discover the latest in globally relevant biomedical research from leading scientists based at UQ's research institutes. You will also learn the scientific process through activities ranging from experimental design and hands-on experiments to computer programming.... [-]

Bachelor of Nursing Pre-Registration (BNUR)

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The underpinning principles of comprehensive primary health care, namely: cultural safety in practice, in particular to addressing the needs of Indigenous and multi-cultural Australians; recognising the value of using a population health approach for the prevention, early detection and management of chronic diseases; providing appropriate evidence-based care; and the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams is embedded throughout the Bachelor of Nursing program in both content and assessment. These principles combined with education in the range of core knowledge and specialist technical nursing skills ensure that graduates can retrieve and apply knowledge and information to respond appropriately and ethically to the needs of diverse populations and function professionally as a Registered Nurse in a regional and global context.... [-]

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSC)

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This vocational and professionally oriented degree will prepare students for a career as medical scientists in the areas of diagnostic pathology, research, and specialised laboratories. Medical laboratory scientists are integral to the diagnosis and management of disease, through conducting research into the causes and cures of disease and improving tests for disease detection.

Graduates are employed in fields such as diagnostic pathology, forensic pathology, and research laboratories, as well as health management, public health departments, the Red Cross Blood Service, educational institutes and the pharmaceutical industry.... [-]

Bachelor of Midwifery (BMID)

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The Bachelor of Midwifery is primarily for students based in the Northern Territory due to the requirement to provide continuity of midwifery care. Indigenous women are strongly encouraged to apply. Interstate students should be aware that it is increasingly difficult to obtain clinical placement in jurisdictions other than the NT.

Supported by a framework of woman-centered care, and underpinned by the principles of primary health care, the Bachelor of Midwifery is a 3-year full-time degree that prepares students to work as professional and contemporary midwives within a variety of care contexts.... [-]