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Human health courses

Health is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sectors

The health sector is looking for a new type of graduate. Technological transformations in healthcare are opening up new career opportunities, our medical science and health graduates are in great demand.

Human health courses at Sydney

Choose a specialist health degree or a health-related program, major, minor or electives within your degree.

Specialist courses

Undergraduate courses

Programs and majors available in these courses:

Anatomy and Histology major
Applied Medical Science major
Biology major
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major
Cell and Developmental Biology major
Genetics and Genomics major
Health major*
Immunology and Pathology major (also available to study separately as minors: Immunology, Pathology)
Human Movement major*
Infectious Diseases major
Medicinal Chemistry major
Microbiology major
Neuroscience program or Neuroscience major
Nutrition Science major
Pharmacology major
Physiology major
Virology (minor only)

Most majors are also available as minors.
*Available in Bachelor of Science (Health) degrees only.

Postgraduate coursework

Postgraduate research

To find a potential supervisor visit Research Supervisor Connect.

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6 reasons to study health science at Sydney

Undertake a Bachelor of Science (Health) and enjoy a flexible and innovative curriculum that allows you to pursue your own interests while preparing you for the workforce.

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What's the difference? Health and medical science degrees explained.

Health science? Medical science? If you’re not sure which of these undergraduate science degrees is right for you, we want to help you understand the opportunities they offer and what that means for your future.

What is human health?

Health is one of Australia's fastest growing employment sectors. Graduates who understand the nature of the health problems global communities face, or would like to design effective healthcare approaches for an increasingly consumer-driven, ageing population, are in high demand.

Why study human health with us?

Innovative approaches to health and disease mean the broad medical and health sciences sectors are expanding and our graduates are in demand. Studying human health at the University of Sydney will provide you with the essential foundations for a rewarding career in improving the health of individuals and communities.