Interest
Health Sciences
About this study area
We offer programs in audiology, nursing, physiotherapy, social work, speech pathology and optometry and vision sciences. Our state-of-the-art facilities and clinical education and fieldwork placements give you access to the best possible practical experience.
Graduate degree pathways
Study options in health sciences
The University of Melbourne offers over 270 degrees in a vast range of study areas and specialisations. Browse through the programs we offer in the study area of your choice.
- CourseworkMaster of Advanced Nursing
- CourseworkMaster of Advanced Nursing Practice
- CourseworkMaster of Advanced Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
- CourseworkMaster of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work
- CourseworkMaster of Advanced Social Work
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work
- ResearchMaster of Advanced Social Work (Research)
- BachelorBachelor of Arts
- BachelorBachelor of Arts (Extended)
- BachelorBachelor of Biomedicine
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing
- CourseworkSpecialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences
- CourseworkMaster of Cancer Sciences
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences
- CourseworkMaster of Clinical Audiology
- CourseworkMaster of Clinical Optometry
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Creativity and Health
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Health and Human Services
- CourseworkMaster of Health and Human Services
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Health and Human Services
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Implementation Science
- BachelorMelbourne Chancellor's Scholarship
- CourseworkMaster of Narrative Therapy and Community Work
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Emergency)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Neonatal Intensive Care)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatric Intensive Care)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatrics)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Rural Critical Care)
- CourseworkMaster of Nursing Science
- CourseworkDoctor of Optometry
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Palliative Care
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Palliative Care
- ResearchDoctor of Philosophy (Science)
- ResearchMaster of Philosophy (Science)
- ResearchMaster of Philosophy - MDHS (Health Sciences)
- ResearchDoctor of Philosophy - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- CourseworkDoctor of Physiotherapy
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Science
- DiplomaGraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Science
- CourseworkMaster of Rehabilitation Science
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Rehabilitation Science
- BachelorBachelor of Science
- CourseworkMaster of Science (Bioinformatics)
- CourseworkMaster of Science (Epidemiology)
- BachelorBachelor of Science (Extended)
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in Service Navigation
- CourseworkMaster of Social Work
- CourseworkMaster of Speech Pathology
- CertificateGraduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
- DiplomaGraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
- CourseworkMaster of Sports Medicine
- CourseworkMaster of Sports Rehabilitation
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in the Management of Low Vision Patients
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders
- CertificateSpecialist Certificate in the Management of Paediatric Patients (Online)
A major is your chosen area of specialisation. At the University of Melbourne we offer 100 majors at undergraduate level, and even more opportunities to specialise your study at graduate level.
- MajorBioengineering Systems
- PhD ProgramChild and Adolescent Health
- PhD ProgramComprehensive Cancer
- MajorHuman Structure and Function
- PhD ProgramInfection and Immunity at Doherty Institute
- PhD ProgramMedical Biology
- PhD ProgramMental Health
- MajorMicrobiology and Immunology
- MajorNeuroscience
- MajorPathology
- MajorPharmacology
- MajorPhysiology
- MajorPsychology