Why study at La Trobe?
La Trobe University, the third oldest university in Victoria, opened its doors in 1967 and now has six campuses across Victoria. We are a tremendously diverse community of more than 26,000 students and 2,300 staff. Students from all over the world – from more than 60 countries– study here. Our longstanding commitment to accessible university education makes La Trobe a culturally and socially diverse and vibrant place in which to study.
Graduates from La Trobe University are sought after and employed in a variety of industries and occupational areas. A recent survey by the Graduate Careers Council of Australia reports that La Trobe University graduates compared favourably with other universities in terms of the numbers of graduates in full time employment. In many of our courses, every graduate who looks for employment after graduation will find a professional position.
La Trobe University is acknowledged as one of the finest research universities in Australia, with many researchers and scholars who are recognised worldwide for their outstanding contributions. La Trobe conducts collaborative research with other universities both in Australia and overseas and within more than 33 research institutes and centres.
La Trobe is a truly international university, teaching in Bhutan, China (including Hong Kong), France, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam. La Trobe University’s tradition of excellence is demonstrated by the international recognition we receive, our commitment to quality assurance and accreditation processes, our reputable research programs and the satisfaction and success of our graduates. La Trobe University’s courses are recognized by the Australian Government and by major professional bodies in Australia and abroad. They are equal to the standards of the finest university courses offered anywhere in the world.
The Faculty of Health Sciences offers over twenty (20) different undergraduate courses, and over one hundred (100) different postgraduate courses. Whether you are a current VCE or HSC student, a mature-aged student looking to either enhance your current skills or change profession, or an international student, we can provide many options for your future education. Employment opportunities within the health industry are numerous, and our health clinicians are the graduates of choice for many public and private hospitals.
Please explore the options available to you, either using the Course finder link on the right hand side of this page, or browse the various specialities available through the Divisions link on the main menu.
With the implementation of new undergraduate curriculum in 2009, the Faculty of Health Sciences further enhanced it's reputation as a leader in quality teaching and innovative learning.