Health & biomedicine

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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.
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Student-led health clinics
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High-tech labs for skills practice
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Courses in Health & biomedicine

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
HBES | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
HBBS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Biomedicine
HBBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
HBDS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Health Science
HBHL | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
HBNT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
HBMA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Nursing
HBNB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
HCND | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Bachelor of Paramedicine
HBPD | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
ABPA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honours)
AHPA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Psychological Studies/Bachelor of Business
ABPB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
ABPC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)
SHBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)
HBSO | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)/Master of Health Science (Osteopathy)
HCOP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Bachelor of Social Work
ABSW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
HCSP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Diet and Health
HUDH | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science
HUHS | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Interpersonal and Organisational Skills
HUIO | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Laser Safety
HULS | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies
HUPS | Undergraduate Certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

Focus your interest

Aged care

Beauty therapy

Biomedicine

Community services

Dermal therapy

Health sciences

Massage

Medical administration

Midwifery

Nursing

Nutrition

Osteopathy

Paramedicine

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Public health

Social work

Speech pathology

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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VU Polytechnic

Our TAFE division, Victoria University Polytechnic, delivers practical courses for in-demand careers in massage, aged care, nursing, health support and more.

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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. "
Read Sarah's story
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.
Andy's story
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. I love learning about the significant role nutrition plays in every aspect of our health."
VU lecturers are so engaging, encouraging and supportive of my learning and they really listen to students’ contributions. I love learning about the significant role nutrition plays in every aspect of our health.
Dammy's story
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.
Cody's story

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