Imagine a career where you're helping people to have a happier and healthier life. Now imagine the possibility of there being many such careers. Because in this study area you'll discover a variety of courses to help you start a rewarding career as a professional in health-related industries.
Interested in broadening your career horizon? This Graduate Certificate course can be competed in only 6 months full-time and you can start as early as July 2024.
The course is also Commonwealth Government supported for domestic students, offering more than 60% off the fee and deferral of payment of the balance.
Best for undergraduate health services and support education, including teaching quality, learning resources and student support.
QILT is an independent Australian government survey.
ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 18 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
Our postgraduate students have rated us 5 stars for their overall experience in the latest Good Universities Guide. More 5-star ratings included: skills development, student support and teaching quality.
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Our undergraduate courses lay the groundwork for a variety of future careers in health and medicine.
This includes areas like medical science, human biology, laboratory-based research, emergency medical services, health promotion, nutrition, environmental health, occupational safety and health, exercise and sports science and occupational therapy.
If you already know what you're interested in, choose a discipline.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Medical & Health Sciences at ECU.
Occupational Therapy Lab
Vario Health Clinic gym
Exercise Physiology Lab
Strength & Conditioning Lab
Paramedical Science Lab
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
ECU's neuroscience research includes Alzheimer's disease, stroke and other acquired brain injury, Huntington's disease, spinal cord injury, neuro-rehabilitation and autism.
This ground-breaking work is reflected by ECU being the only Western Australian university to receive the highest possible Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rating in this field.
ECU also provides high-quality neuroscience postgraduate courses taught by experienced academics and clinical experts who work closely with industry partners.
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The course provided me with the groundwork that underpins a lot of my day-to-day work.
ECU are world-renowned for the advancements in strength and conditioning research. Having the ability to learn from some of the best strength and conditioning academics in the country is something difficult to pass up on. The course at ECU provided me with the groundwork and knowledge that underpins a lot of my day-to-day work.
Any little difference I can make would be great
You can have a huge impact on someone's life. Helping adults and kids with things that will eventually improve their quality of life. Like help them get a job, or with their self-esteem. I think all the experience I have gained in the last three years will prepare me so I'm ready to enter the workforce.
Meeting the coaches and players has been a childhood dream and to be a part of that team has been life changing
During my third-year practicum I was able to work with the West Coast Eagles as a player performance analyst and an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the AFLW team. Meeting the coaches and the players has been a childhood dream and to be a part of that team has been life changing.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.
