RMIT’s health degrees, certificates and diplomas target the theoretical and practical skills you need to provide expert care in mental health, nursing, medical science, complementary medicine and more.
Gain hands-on skills in purpose-built teaching clinics and training facilities. RMIT’s registered Health Clinic in Bundoora is open to the public and helps students gain experience for independent practice.
RMIT has been at the forefront of dental education for over 20 years. We have extensive links with Dental Health Services Victoria, and you’ll learn from experts in our training facilities at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Many of our industry-engaged courses offer industry placements, student clinics and work experience in Australia and overseas. You'll learn best practice that ensures you graduate job ready.
Our diverse range of health, medical and wellbeing courses teach you practical solutions to global health issues. Explore complementary medicine for holistic wellness or medical radiations for advanced diagnostics. Our dental studies focus on dental assisting and dental technology, psychology delves into mental health, and pharmacy ensures safe and effective medication use. Nursing and social work provide pathways to care for vulnerable communities, while workplace health and safety equips you with the tools to ensure a healthy and productive work environment. Whichever course you choose, health at RMIT boasts strong industry links and purpose-built facilities, producing health practitioners with skills that are valued all around the world.
RMIT's undergraduate health degrees include first-year foundational subjects, designed to help you learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, as well as develop your communication and professional skills. They also introduce you to factors that impact the health of individuals, particularly our First Nations people. This shared foundational understanding gives you the skills to pursue a broad range of careers and makes it easier than ever to transfer into another course in health or biomedical sciences.
As a graduate of an RMIT health course, you are well-placed to pursue essential roles in pharmacies, laboratories, dentistry practices, hospitals, aged care facilities, and more.
You'll be able to make a meaningful difference by improving patient outcomes, caring for vulnerable members of the community, shaping healthcare policies, or driving innovation in healthcare technology and management.
Here are just some of the career outcomes for our undergraduate and vocational graduates:
Make a positive difference in health and wellbeing through the safe and effective use of medicine.
Transform lives and restore strength and mobility through expert care in movement and rehabilitation.
Provide compassionate care and support across diverse healthcare settings, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.
RMIT's equipment, facilities and teaching staff are purposefully chosen and designed to help you get the real-world skills employers are looking for.
With facilities ranging from the RMIT Health Clinic to the nursing simulation labs, you’ll learn to put theoretical concepts into practice.
The Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance is a Free TAFE priority course within health science at RMIT.
If you meet eligibility requirements, your tuition fees for this course are fully covered by the Victorian Government.
In this certificate, you'll learn how to assist allied health professionals, from nutritionists to physiotherapists. You will have the opportunity to complete full-time clinical placements, gaining skills that prepare you for a career in community health, hospital care, rehabilitation or special needs assistance.
Discover how pharmaceutical, laboratory and biomedical science fields can change lives and communities.
Science is about observation, experimentation and discovery. Whether it's chemistry, biology, food technology or physics, at RMIT you can tailor your study to match your passions and career path.
Be inspired by experienced specialists in career education, health and physical education, teacher education, and training and assessment to shape future generations and make a lasting impact.
RMIT Online courses are global in focus and practical in application – and the best part is, you don't need to put your life on hold while you study with us.
Futureproof your career and build new skills with RMIT short courses and microcredentials, standalone courses you can study online or in person.
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