Australia: a leader in health studies

Australia is a leader in health studies, conducting ground-breaking research and pioneering real solutions to a range of international health issues.

Australia is renowned for its health and medical research. Seven Australian researchers have won Nobel Prizes for Physiology or Medicine in the past 50 years. Recently, four researchers were recognised as Australians of the Year for their contributions to health through research.

Australian researchers have been behind major breakthroughs in areas such as penicillin, HIV/AIDS, influenza vaccines, hearing loss and specialist eye care.

Australian institutions offer a wide range of health study courses and innovative research opportunities. Together, universities, industry and the Australian Government invest in health study and research. They are committed to meeting practical health needs both here and around the world.

You can choose from diverse and specialist health courses in Australia. Areas of study include those in:

• conventional Western medicine, such as nursing and dentistry
• science, such as biotechnology and chemistry
• social science, such as psychology and welfare
• allied health, such as chiropractic and massage
• exercise and sports science, such as sports coaching and exercise rehabilitation
• alternative therapies, such as acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Check out the pages on this site then see the IDP course search or talk to your IDP counsellor to start your Australian education and change your future.