About health sciences
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.
- coursework Master of Advanced Nursing
- coursework Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
- coursework Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work
- coursework Master of Advanced Social Work
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work
- research Master of Advanced Social Work (Research)
- bachelor Bachelor of Arts
- bachelor Bachelor of Arts (Extended)
- bachelor Bachelor of Biomedicine
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing
- coursework Specialist Certificate in Cancer Nursing
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences
- coursework Master of Cancer Sciences
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences
- coursework Master of Clinical Audiology
- coursework Master of Clinical Optometry
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Creativity and Health
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing (Emergency)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Services
- coursework Master of Health and Human Services
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Health and Human Services
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science
- bachelor Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship
- coursework Master of Narrative Therapy and Community Work
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Neonatal Intensive Care)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatric Intensive Care)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatrics)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Rural Critical Care)
- coursework Master of Nursing Science
- coursework Doctor of Optometry
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Palliative Care
- research Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
- research Master of Philosophy (Science)
- research Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Health Sciences)
- research Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
- coursework Doctor of Physiotherapy
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Exercise and Women's Health)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Paediatrics)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Physiotherapy (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Science
- diploma Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Science
- coursework Master of Rehabilitation Science
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Rehabilitation Science
- bachelor Bachelor of Science
- coursework Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
- coursework Master of Science (Epidemiology)
- bachelor Bachelor of Science (Extended)
- certificate Specialist Certificate in Service Navigation
- coursework Master of Social Work
- coursework Master of Speech Pathology
- certificate Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
- diploma Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
- coursework Master of Sports Medicine
- coursework Master of Sports Rehabilitation
- certificate Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients
- certificate Specialist Certificate in the Management of Low Vision Patients
- certificate Specialist Certificate in the Management of Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders
- certificate Specialist 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.
- major Bioengineering Systems
- PhD Program Child and Adolescent Health
- PhD Program Comprehensive Cancer
- major Human Structure and Function
- major Infection and Immunity
- PhD Program Infection and Immunity at Doherty Institute
- PhD Program Medical Biology
- PhD Program Mental Health
- major Microbiology
- major Neuroscience
- major Pathology
- major Pharmacology
- major Physiology
- major Psychology