Why study health sciences at Curtin?
Ranked among the world’s best
Curtin is ranked in the top 100 in the world for nursing and sports-related subjects.
#1 nationally for teaching quality
Curtin is #1 in Australia for teaching quality, learner engagement and skills development in medicine, and the #1 WA public university for learner engagement in social work and psychology.
Experience real healthcare
Many of our courses are professionally recognised. You’ll be taught by industry professionals and will apply your learning in immersive study environments, clinical placements and through other opportunities.
#1 graduates in Australia
For the fifth year in a row, Curtin has outranked all other WA public universities for undergraduate outcomes in full-time employment, starting salary and staff qualification.
Make a difference to people’s lives with Curtin health
Many of our courses are recognised by industry and emphasise learning and skills development in diverse health settings, so you’ll be ready to make a difference to people’s lives as soon as you graduate.
Health industry and market trends
Impressive employment stats
In 2022, Health Care and Social Assistance was the top employing industry across Australia.
Source: National Skills Commission
A growth industry
Total employment across Australia in this sector is projected to increase by 1,176,220 before the end of 2026.
Source: National Skills Commission
Jobs with impact
The top 3 industry contributors in this sector are expected to be Health Care and Social Assistance, Accommodation and Food Services, and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
Source: National Skills Commission
What do our health sciences students say?
I enjoyed learning about areas relating to human health such as biochemistry, human structure and function, and disease.
In my units, I particularly enjoyed the hands-on practical component in Curtin’s laboratory facilities, where we had the opportunity to work with specialised equipment such as spectrophotometers and scientific microscopes; which I found very useful in helping to consolidate and gain a better understanding of the theory.
I would recommend this course to anyone interested in human health and disease.
Completing the Bachelor of Psychology course at Curtin University has been a life changing experience for me. As a mature-age student, I was quite nervous when starting this course, however the staff and overall culture of Curtin made me feel very welcome in a short space of time.
This course provides a solid foundation in the discipline of psychology. It has provided me with confidence to undertake further study and to begin my professional journey within the field.
Curtin is the perfect place to study pharmacy. I’ve had extensive training in compounding labs and sterile compounding, learning how to make and manufacture medications, IV bag infusions, ampoules and eye drops.
We undertake clinical placements at community pharmacies and hospitals, which fully prepares us for the workplace when we graduate.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
If you’re of Indigenous Australian descent, you’ll receive structured support from our Health Sciences Indigenous Engagement team.
The team will help you explore professional development opportunities and strengthen your sense of cultural identity, so that you’ll graduate ready to make a difference in your community.
Advice articles
You can learn more about career pathways and opportunities in the field of health sciences by reading our advice articles.
