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If you’re interested in how the body works then studying biomedical sciences could lead to a fascinating career in an expanding industry. Learn from expert teaching staff and benefit from the latest research focussed on key challenges in health including cancer, genomics and infectious diseases. Join the next generation of scientific leaders and entrepreneurs in the biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Postgraduate courses

Graduate certificates

QUT offers the only courses in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. Learn about the latest technologies and applications from leaders in genomics research.

Duration
  • 1 year part-time
  • 1 year part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Graduate diplomas

QUT offers the only courses in diagnostic genomics in Australasia. Choose a speciality stream and learn about the latest technologies and applications from leaders in genomics research.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Masters

Develop advanced knowledge and research skills in the only Master of Diagnostic Genomics in Australasia. Learn from leaders in genomics research and complete a six-month clinical or research laboratory placement.

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • 3 years part-time
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • 3 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

Working with patients means making a real and tangible difference to people's lives. At QUT you’ll learn from practicing healthcare professionals, undertake real-world, clinical experience, and benefit from globally recognised research into the best clinical practices. Learn how to use advanced healthcare techniques and treatments to improve outcomes for individuals and communities.

Postgraduate courses

Graduate certificates

Unique to QUT. Gain advanced knowledge of using and prescribing medicines to treat podiatric conditions. One-year, part-time study.

Duration
  • 6 to 12 months part-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

Graduate diplomas

Learn from experts in the field of cardiac sonography. Develop your knowledge using case studies, and receive in-depth, supportive feedback throughout the course.

Duration
  • 2 years part-time
  • 2 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Learn from experts in the field of medical sonography. Develop your skills using ultrasound simulators, interactive resources, and within intensive learning blocks.

Duration
  • 2 years part-time
  • 2 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online

Masters

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

Develop your passion for improving patient outcomes in the fields of nutrition or exercise sciences. Our courses provide practical training delivered in state-of-the-art facilities that will prepare you for your career. Opportunities to work with clients in our purpose-built health clinics, combined with internships and placements, will give you valuable experience and connect you with future employers.

Postgraduate courses

Masters

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

Established more than 40 years ago, QUT’s School of Nursing is the oldest and largest centre for tertiary nursing education in Queensland. You will learn from some of Australia’s most respected and influential nurse academics and researchers. Prepare for your career in cutting-edge facilities that replicate hospital environments and incorporate real-world technology and scenarios.

Postgraduate courses

Graduate certificates

Develop your nursing skills and prepare for leadership roles within specialised nursing fields. Learn from expert nurse clinician academics in flexible learning environments.

Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove

Masters

Nurse practitioners have an expanded scope of practice enabling independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in your specialty.

Duration
  • 2 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online

Prepare registered nurses for advanced practice nursing roles, educator roles, middle and senior leadership positions, and research opportunities. Learn from expert nurse clinician academics in supportive, flexible learning environments with strong industry connections.

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • 3 years part-time
  • 1.5 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
113901A

Learn from some of Australia’s most respected nursing experts. Access purpose-built facilities, technology and equipment, and complete 800 hours of placement.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
107928G

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

Gain real-world experience in the only optometry course in Queensland. You will train in our purpose-built optometry clinic and benefit from globally recognised, cutting edge research. QUT students have opportunities to participate in a variety of local and international placements, including services for people experiencing disadvantage or who have limited access to eye care.

Postgraduate courses

Masters

Pursue a rewarding career as a practicing optometrist through the Master of Optometry. Vision science graduates can further their clinical skills to be eligible for registration.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
065379E

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

You can make a tangible difference to people’s lives in a rapidly changing world. QUT teaches compassion and understanding alongside best practice in psychology and counselling, with an emphasis on real experience. Gain a broad and deep understanding of the discipline and profession of psychology through exposure to the latest evidence and psychological practices.

Postgraduate courses

Graduate certificates

Learn to apply risk assessment tools in actual cases, and learn more about the impact of domestic violence on victims, carers and the community. Build skills in trauma prevention and care, and gain important insight to support your work in the law, counselling or enforcement.

Duration
  • 6 months full-time
  • 1 year part-time
  • 6 months full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Masters

Benefit from the latest research in assessing and treating mental health problems and disorders. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist in Australia.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
052769J

Develop advanced knowledge and skills in collaborative approaches to counselling, supervision and group work. Learn capacity focused and culturally sensitive approaches to therapeutic practice.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 3 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
096589E

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Pursue your passion to optimise learning and development, and work with individuals, families and communities to promote wellbeing and resilience.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
053489J

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

Develop your understanding of the social and environmental issues that underpin healthcare. Work towards a healthy, fair and inclusive society by identifying strategies to promote better health and wellbeing to help prevent disease and illness. Gain a deeper understanding of the impact of societal issues so that you can make a difference to individuals, communities, and global health systems.

Postgraduate courses

Graduate certificates

Become a leader in the implementation, adoption, and meaningful use of digital health systems.

Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
  • 6 months full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Duration
  • 6 months full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Delivery
  • Online

Graduate diplomas

Learn to assess environmental health risks and combat a range of local and global environmental challenges. This course offers a pathway to a career as an Environmental Health Officer.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
  • 1 year full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
061302C

Pursue a management career in health policy or health care. Gain an in-depth understanding of health management and learn effective strategies for leading the delivery of health services.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
  • 1 year full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
113903K

Study for a professionally accredited graduate diploma in occupational health and safety. Learn how to successfully prevent and mitigate occupational risks and promote worker safety, health, wellbeing, and performance from strategic and tactical viewpoints at an enterprise level.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
  • 1 year full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
061160A

Study public health to make a difference in food safety, disease control, prevention programs, health promotion and environmental health.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
  • 1 year full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
020306E

Health care managers focus on coordinating health services in order to provide better outcomes for patients and local communities. If you are interested in ensuring that health care is accessible and delivered in an efficient and socially responsible manner, then a career in health management may be for you.

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Masters

Lead change and address complex problems in the health sector by developing skills in a wide range of health management and leadership competencies, including digital health, quality and patient safety, and emergency and disaster management.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
113902M

Expand your career opportunities in a growing industry. Gain the skills to advance occupational health and safety, and environmental management standards across organisations.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Online
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
077704J

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • External
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
095410G

Tackle challenging population health issues and make a difference in food safety, disease control, prevention programs, health promotion and environmental health.

Duration
  • 1.5 - 2 years full-time
  • 3 - 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
084930G

Develop expertise in casework, assessment and intervention, and graduate with an internationally recognised qualification in social work.

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 2 years full-time
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
093236K

Stand out from the crowd with a combination of skills in leadership, complex problem solving and stakeholder management. Move your career in the right direction with a specialisation in emergency and disaster management, health law, health policy and planning, or quality and patient safety.

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time
Delivery
  • Online
Delivery
  • Online

Doctoral

Duration
  • 3 - 4 years full-time
  • 4 years full-time
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Kelvin Grove

CRICOS
006367J

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