#1
University in Australia
Average of latest ARWU, QS and Times Higher Education (THE) global university rankings
#1
for graduate employability in Australia
Times Higher Education Graduate Employability 2026
#22
University in the world
QS World University Rankings 2027
1300+
enrolled Indian students
Advance health at Melbourne
The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences trains excellent clinicians and produces high-impact research that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
The University is adjacent to the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct— an ecosystem of health services, research institutes, commercial organisations and community groups. It’s also one of the most concentrated in the world and the largest in the southern hemisphere.
Choosing to study health at the University of Melbourne will help you advance health, turn your ambition into achievement, and address the most important challenges for a changing world.
Why study with us?
- Strong career prospects and employability after study. We're ranked #1 in Australia for graduate employability (Times Higher Education Graduate Employability 2026).
- Learn from leading academics and experts in the field at Australia’s top research university (Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities). We have the largest aggregation of health and medical researchers in Australia to undertake research that makes a global impact.
- We’re home to world-first medical breakthroughs such as: mapping of the immune response to COVID-19 to develop vaccines, to the invention of the cochlear implant, to the development of Minder, a cutting-edge epilepsy monitoring device.
- Long-standing and trusted partnerships with India through organisations such as CMC Vellore, Indian Institute of Science, Public Health Foundation of India, Australia India Institute and many more.
Student and alumni stories
When it comes to choosing graduate study, it's important to understand the journey you're about to start. Get inspired by Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science stories, shared by alumni and current students.
Meet Poulomi, Master of Public Health
Poulomi is a current MPH student from Mumbai, India. She now knows that global health and sexual health are areas she is interested in and understands what job opportunities she’d be able to pursue after graduation.
Meet Suraj, Master of Public Health
Suraj is an alum from Chennai, India. He now works as a team leader at Co-Health. He specialised in health promotion, and health program evaluation.
Meet Sherine, Bachelor of Biomedicine
The University of Melbourne offered exactly what I was looking for from a university experience: culture and dynamics. I was immersed in an academic haven, yet learning was holistic, which was pivotal in my academic pursuit.
Master of Public Health
This internationally recognised degree equips you with the skills to specialise in areas of public health that affect our world today. Learn from world leaders in their chosen fields to forge your career in public health.
Master of Nursing Science
Work locally, nationally or internationally with this portable qualification. Mixing clinical skills and theory concurrently, along with placements in the largest metropolitan teaching hospitals, this degree prepares you for a rewarding career in nursing.
Master of Social Work
This course is led by highly qualified, experienced, research-active and accessible experts in the field of social work. Gain specialist knowledge in particular fields of practice including: mental health, child and family practice, health, ageing and substance abuse.
Master of Biomedical Science
Shape your biomedical science career in one of the largest biomedical precincts in the world, undertaking a research project with world-leading industry partners such as the Burnet Institute and The Florey. Tailor your studies across fields including microbiology, immunology, neuroscience and drug discovery.
Bachelor of Biomedicine
This degree offers a comprehensive foundation in biomedical sciences and health pathways, enabling graduates to pursue diverse career opportunities in medicine, biomedical research, and related fields, while also providing the flexibility to explore interdisciplinary interests through 'breadth' subjects.