Shape the future of health
Build healthier bodies and minds, from medicine to science and engineering.
Build healthier bodies and minds, from medicine to science and engineering.
Health isn’t just medicine; it’s about shaping a better future for all.
Want to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals, communities and populations? Consider a career in health. Healthcare is currently the largest employing industry in Australia, and career opportunities for health professionals are projected to grow 25.8% by 2033*. When it comes to health careers, there are more opportunities than ever to shape a better future for all.
Progress is already happening. Life expectancy has extended beyond any previous generation. UNSW researchers have pioneered the first HIV antiretroviral. Our alumni are using AI and big data to increase IVF success rates. And that’s just a taste of the progress we’re driving. The field is filled with opportunities for you to take your passion for supporting healthy bodies and minds to the next level - improving health outcomes for communities and populations.
Interested in improving lives? You can make an impact in health at UNSW Sydney.
*Jobs and Skills Australia, Employment Projections to 2023-33.
Health professional opportunities are projected to grow 25.8% by 2033 (Jobs and Skills Australia).
15.5% of Australian workers have their main job in Health Care and Social Assistance (Jobs and Skills Australia).
Most employable students for five years in a row (AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2024).
Whether your interests lie in medicine, allied health or developing technologies to advance the healthcare field, you’ll be equipped with the skills to navigate and innovate in an evolving health environment. There are many ways you can kickstart your career in the health field at UNSW.
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health challenges facing global populations. UNSW’s Medicine & Health teams partnered with the Victor Chang Institute and St Vincent’s Hospital to create game-changing technology called, ‘Heart in a box.’ This technology improved heart transplant success by 25%.
Learn more about the progress you can be a part of in the health field.