Make a real difference in people’s lives
A health‑related degree prepares you for work that matters – supporting individuals, strengthening communities, and contributing to health, wellbeing and social care.
At Curtin, health education is grounded in real‑world practice. With strong connections across the health, social assistance and community services sectors, you’ll build confidence, capability and professional readiness – and discover where your interests can take you.
Curtin partners with more than 300 placement sites each year, offering around 16,000 placement opportunities across hospitals, clinics and community settings. Purpose‑built facilities and experienced educators help you develop practical skills and graduate ready to make an impact.
Real-world learning
Learn through placements, practical classes and simulations across health and social care settings – gaining hands-on experience that reflects real practice, not just theory.
Extensive placement options
Gain experience across hospital, clinics, community health and specialist settings throughout your degree.
Purpose-built health facilities
Develop practical skills in teaching clinics and laboratories, supported by experienced educators, before applying your learning in professional health and social care settings.
Local, regional and global opportunities
Support health and wellbeing wherever your career takes you. You’ll prepare to work across metropolitan, regional and remote communities, with eligible students even able to complete fieldwork internationally.
Choose your course
Curtin offers the largest range of health courses in Western Australia, with clear pathways into careers that support health, wellbeing and social care – from nursing, psychology and social work to a wide range of allied health and community-focused roles.
If you already know the profession you want, choose the degree that leads directly to that career. If you’re still exploring, our Health Sciences degree is a great place to start. In some cases, students may be eligible to apply to other courses after commencing study, subject to eligibility and availability.
Public and population health
Improve the health and wellbeing of communities through prevention, safety and evidence‑based public health practice – from health promotion and nutrition to workplace health and safety.
Allied health and nursing
Prepare for frontline healthcare roles delivering assessment, care and treatment in hospitals, clinics and community settings.
Bachelor degrees 
Biomedical and medical sciences
Explore the science behind health, disease and treatment – from diagnosing conditions and developing medicines to using advanced technologies to support patient care.
Bachelor degrees 
Mental health and wellbeing 
Support mental health and wellbeing, and create a positive social impact for individuals and communities.
Bachelor degrees 
A Universe of opportunity
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An exciting future
Health careers are growing
Employment in healthcare and social assistance is projected to grow by around 28% by 2035 – nearly double the average across all industries.
Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections (2025)
Strong graduate outcomes
Curtin is rated first in WA for full‑time employment across multiple undergraduate health and social care disciplines.
Good Universities Guide 2026
Practice-led learning
Real placements, real settings, real experience – preparing graduates for health and social care careers from day one.
Hear from our students
Curtin’s pharmacy program struck a balance with its emphasis on real-world placements and comprehensive study. My favourite part of the course has been the workshops where we learn all the different types of medications and give advice to patients.
Michael Pham
The fieldwork elements in the OT course provide such an amazing opportunity to consolidate skills in a real‑world environment. My placements have shown me that I have the skills to start working – with support – at a graduate level.
Georgia Williams
This is the start of something big
Curtin College allowed me to start my pharmacy degree and progress into the course. That pathway made studying pharmacy possible for me.
Kaitlyn Campbell
Highly ranked
Curtin ranks in the top 100 universities in the world for nursing and sports-related subjects.
Curtin has a lot of resources to support students – especially if you’re returning to study or adapting to a new learning environment.
Susannah Kenny
A world of possibility
Scholarships
Scholarships offer financial and academic support, connecting you with opportunities to help you thrive at university.
Entry pathways
Find out which pathway to studying at Curtin suits you: ATAR, portfolio, Indigenous enabling programs and more.
Real-world learning
Get hands-on experience in our simulated care settings, advanced labs and student-run clinics to launch your health career.
Ready for the next step?
Discover how to apply, or explore the diverse range of courses Curtin has to offer.