Health degrees

The field of health studies encompasses a diverse range of healthcare professions including nursing, midwifery, paramedicine, social work, allied health services, sport and exercise and more. These health degrees play a crucial role in our communities, ensuring the delivery of essential healthcare services to individuals.

With our comprehensive health studies, hands-on clinical training and state-of-the-art facilities, UniSQ is the place to study health. With strong industry partnerships, an evidence-based practice focus, and a commitment to holistic development, you will be well-prepared for successful careers in healthcare. 

UniSQ places a strong emphasis on practical training within its health studies, with simulation facilities that emulate real-world clinical environments.

At our Midwifery Simulation Centre, students can engage in authentic scenarios, from the birthing process to handling obstetric and neonatal emergencies. Such immersive experiences are pivotal in equipping students with the skills and confidence needed for their future careers.

Sports and exercise students can practice their health studies at UniSQ’s Exercise Physiology Clinic. While gaining hands-on experience at this clinic, students will serve the local community by helping to provide a variety of services, including assessment, exercise prescription and education.

Our paramedicine students become immersed in simulated education practices involving creating accident scenes and providing opportunities for intervention. The mobile simulation ambulance adds another layer to the quality health courses on offer at UniSQ.

When you study postgraduate psychology at UniSQ, you will become industry ready and gain practical experience with UniSQ's Psychology and Counselling Clinics, located in Ipswich and Toowoomba. Our postgraduate psychology students develop hands-on skills while offering vital services at a reduced rate to the wider community under the guidance of clinical psychologists and supervisors.

UniSQ actively collaborates with industry partners to ensure the industry relevance of our health courses. UniSQ engages in joint research with organisations like the Cancer Council Queensland and Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia, aiming to enhance healthcare outcomes. These partnerships not only drive community benefits but also offer students invaluable research opportunities and networking with industry professionals.

By pursuing a degree in health at UniSQ, you will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and practical experience to make meaningful impact in the lives of others. With empathy, compassion, and progressive healthcare skills, you can make a difference, whether it's on a large scale or through individual interactions.

When you study a health degree at UniSQ, you will learn to approach every patient and scenario with care and understanding while developing robust communication abilities and prioritising patient-centred care through continuous learning.

Yes, UniSQ offers a variety of pathways to support your progression in health studies and achieve professional registration.

For those beginning their journey, the Associate Degree of Allied Health serves as both a standalone qualification and a stepping stone to bachelor's degrees in areas like occupational therapy, physiotherapy, social work, or speech pathology. Up to 12 courses from this program can count towards a bachelor's degree, facilitating a smooth transition to further studies.

Postgraduate options, such as the Graduate Certificate of Nursing, allow registered nurses to diversify their skill sets and prepare for leadership roles. This certificate can lead to further qualifications like the Graduate Diploma of Nursing or Master of Nursing, enhancing career prospects in clinical education, leadership, and more.

In counselling, the Graduate Diploma of Counselling enables you to apply for membership with the Australian Counselling Association. For full professional accreditation and practice as a counsellor, progressing to the Master of Counselling is the recommended study path.

UniSQ also provides various pathway programs like UniSQ Ready and UniPrep, designed to help you meet entry requirements for your desired health degree, ensuring a supportive start to your academic journey.
 

UniSQ understands the need for flexibility in our health courses. We provide a range of study options including on-campus, external and online, which gives you the option to learn your subject theory where and when it suits you. As an external or online student, you’ll experience the same level of support and opportunity to connect with others.

You can adjust your health degree enrolment to meet your needs. Take one subject at a time, or study extra subjects when life allows it. Discover the different ways to study at UniSQ.