Why study health at La Trobe?
Top 250 globally
La Trobe's clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects are ranked in the world’s top 250.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2019, World University Rankings 2020 by subject: clinical, pre-clinical and health
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
Future-focused
Prepare for the future of healthcare with a postgraduate digital health degree from La Trobe.
Make an informed choice
Our one-on-one consultations are designed to hone in on your objectives and provide practical guidance about your study options
Courses in health
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Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Study one of only two dentistry courses in Victoria. Develop your practical skills and build a sound understanding of oral health.

Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Make a difference in people's lives from the moment they're born. Learn the fundamentals of nursing and midwifery and build skills in critical care.

Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
Make a difference. Discover how to detect, diagnose and manage vision problems and eye conditions in children and adults.

Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours)
Study at Australia's oldest and largest podiatry school. Learn how to prevent and treat lower limb disorders, improving the quality of lives.

Bachelor of Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours)
Launch a rewarding career in health. Develop expertise in treating people's physical and functional limitations.

Bachelor of Psychological Science
Prepare for a career in psychology and related fields by gaining an understanding of what drives human behaviour.

Master of Disability Practice
Gain the confidence and practical skills needed to work with people with disabilities and their families.

Master of Nursing
Realise your potential with one of six specialisations. Study a flexible and easily accessible degree for working nurses.

Master of Physiotherapy Practice
Make a difference to quality of life. Play an active role in health prevention by assessing and treating injuries, movement disorders and disabilities.

Master of Professional Psychology
Study at Australia's highest ranked university in professional psychology and graduate ready for an in-demand career.
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Meet one of our students

La Trobe is preparing me for my future career through teaching me the people skills that are often neglected, especially interpersonal communication and building meaningful relationships with other people. The true value of La Trobe extends beyond academic success, which is why so many employers see the value in La Trobe graduates.
Harry Pham
Bachelor of Applied Science/Master of Physiotherapy Practice student
The first step to a healthy career
Diverse degrees
We have the largest range of health courses in Victoria, from dentistry to sports rehabilitation. Whether you want to treat patients, research complex conditions, promote public health or improve health outcomes with digital technology, you’ll become a well-rounded and in-demand health practitioner at La Trobe.
Australia’s largest Rural Health School
With our regional campuses and placements, you can live, work and study where there’s a shortage of health professionals. Make a real impact among Victoria’s most disadvantaged communities to improve rural community health and wellbeing.
Our graduates get jobs
Don’t take our word for it. The numbers speak for themselves: our health graduates are walking off the stage, degree in hand, and straight into jobs. Just look at our physiotherapy degree, where 95% of students are employed four months after graduating.
Your study experience

Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to help you succeed. Find the right one for you.

How to apply
Find the right way to apply for study at La Trobe.

Pathways
If you don't meet the requirements of your preferred course then a pathway option might be the answer.

Career readiness
Develop the skills and experience employers want with placements and practicals.