Study Health Sciences in Australia 2026: “High-Value” Programs at Deakin University

Australia is continuing to invest strongly in the healthcare sector, driving growing demand for highly skilled professionals. This is the ideal time to pursue Health-related fields – an area that offers strong employment opportunities for international students.

1. Why are Health-related fields a “safe choice” in 2026?

It is no coincidence that more and more international students are shifting towards this field:

• High demand across Australia:
  • 44,600 new jobs for nursing and midwifery
  • 12,600 new jobs for psychologists and counsellors
  • 294,500 new jobs in community services and personal care
• Strong employability after graduation
• Post-study work opportunities of 2-5 years
• A recession-proof career path

2. Top Career-ready programs at Deakin University

Deakin University is one of the top choices among international students thanks to its practical, industry-aligned training programs.

 a/ Nursing

Deakin’s nursing programs are globally recognised for producing highly skilled graduates ready for the workforce in Australia and beyond:

• Ranked #14 globally for Nursing ⁽¹⁾;
• Accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA);
• Over 800 hours of professional placements start in first year;
• Cutting-edge clinical simulation centres mirror real-world healthcare settings;
• 90% of bachelor’s and 94% of master’s graduates secure jobs shortly after graduation.

 b/ Psychology

Psychology is a highly applicable field, especially as mental health becomes increasingly important. Deakin equips students with strong academic foundations and practical skills:

• Ranked Top 100 globally for Psychology ⁽¹⁾;
• Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC);
• The only university in Victoria offering psychology majors at the undergraduate level.

 c/ Public Health

A timely and mission-driven field, Public Health is central to improving community wellbeing. Deakin’s programs are highly respected and professionally aligned:

• Ranked #36 globally for Public Health ⁽¹⁾;
• Opportunities to gain hands-on experience through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programs
• Eligible for accreditation from the following bodies: Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE), Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA);

d/ Food and Nutrition Sciences

Deakin’s programs integrate science and health, training students to understand food from nutritional, clinical, and preventative health perspectives:

• Ranked #1 in Australia for Nutrition Science research (The Australian’s 2025 Research Magazine);
• Graduates are eligible for membership in leading bodies like: Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST),…;
• Food analysis and sensory laboratories are modelled on commercial facilities;

3. Top 6 reasons students choose to study Health at Deakin University

• Located in Victoria – Australia’s healthcare hub with extensive hospital and research networks;
• Practice-oriented curriculum with early exposure to professional environments;
• World-class facilities including medical simulation centres and nutrition research labs;
• Strong partnerships with hospitals, healthcare organizations, and research institutes;
• Ranked #1 in Victoria for graduate employment outcomes ⁽³⁾;
• Attractive scholarships ranging from 20% to 100% for international students.

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⁽¹⁾: ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025

⁽²⁾: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

⁽³⁾: Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) surveys