Study health sciences and allied health
Play an important role in shaping the future of healthcare
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As allied health professionals, our graduates are changing the health landscape and working to improve health and wellbeing for individuals, families and communities worldwide.
This information is designed to help you explore a wide-range of study options available at the University of Sydney. Please refer to individual degree requirements to identify the relevant units of study through the majors, minors, programs, specialisations, streams and much more available to suit your interests.
Allied health professional work with the wider healthcare team to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities by applying specialised knowledge to prevent, diagnose and treat a range of conditions and illnesses.
Our graduates work in many different settings and roles, including:
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It was an easy choice knowing the course was centred around a hands-on approach to exercise and using exercise to support the treatment of chronic conditions.
Master of Exercise Physiology
You can also undertake a health major as a part of a number of undergraduate degrees.
Growing up, I always saw myself in a vocation that focused on empowering others. With this in mind, I always felt drawn towards a career in health.
Bachelor of Science (Health)
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The last four years of my life have been an amazing, fun-filled journey where I have learnt all about the human body, radiation, the health systems and hospital network.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
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I love being witness to the incredible health journeys people have. It’s so rewarding to see what a difference someone’s diet can make to their health. It’s also incredible how much dietitians know about health and medicine to guide people to make these changes.
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) and the Master of Occupational Therapy are approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia (Ltd) with approval of the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia.
Completion of this course enables graduates to register with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to work as an occupational therapist in Australia. Australian Registration is recognised by many countries around the world. Students are advised to confirm the registration conditions of their home country prior to enrolling.
At the end of the day, occupational therapy is all about service to others. If you’re the type of person who wants to help others achieve and become the best that they can be, occupational therapy is for you!
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Our courses in physiotherapy are accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council (APC), which qualifies graduates to register with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and practice as a physiotherapist in Australia.
My favourite class is Physiotherapy in Respiratory and Cardiac Conditions. The number of things that can go wrong with your lungs through no fault of your own chills me. I want to be someone who can help people in those types of situations.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
Our courses in speech pathology are accredited by Speech Pathology Australia, which qualifies graduates to work as speech pathologists in Australia.
The majority of our lecturers have been practicing speech pathologists, which has allowed their personal passions for the profession to enrich their teaching. I have been deeply inspired by many of my lecturers' genuine love and drive for providing the best care for their clients.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
