Harness biology to improve human life

If ethical pharmaceuticals, medical technology or biotechnology fascinates you, find your calling in medical science. At Charles Sturt University, you’ll learn about the natural processes you can use to develop new products through the study of plants, animals and microorganisms. Contribute to genetic modification, stem cell research or biological engineering where you could make an impact on health, food security, the economy or environment by developing new medicines, vaccines, foods or alternative fuels. You could even join a booming industry where Australia’s ASX-listed biotechnology companies are valued at more than $50 billion.

Understand the human body

Clinical physiology is a constantly evolving area where new treatments and procedures are developed and tested. You’ll study and analyse physical, mechanical and biochemical aspects of the human body and use your findings to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of illnesses and diseases.

Make medical treatment more effective

If you’re interested in clinical science as a career, there are extensive opportunities in medical research institutes and in government health departments and research agencies. This is an ideal career path if you want to combine your passion for science with healthcare and lead a rewarding career. Make a real difference when you help medical practitioners give their patients optimal care by providing evidence-based solutions to a range of health issues. Clinical science also provides a foundation for further study in a range of postgraduate areas such as graduate entry medicine.

Help keep teeth healthy

Dental health affects everyone and Charles Sturt University is renowned for strong graduate outcomes in dentistry and oral health. You could work in a range of dental practices around Australia as a registered dental practitioner or oral hygienist. Clinical experience and hands-on learning plays a large role in these degrees – it’s no wonder our overall employment rate for dentistry and oral health is 94 per cent. You’ll work with real clients in our industry-standard clinics and gain tons of workplace experience.

Understand and help treat disease

If you’re fascinated by the human body and want to play an integral part in the healthcare process, a career as a pathologist could be right up your alley. More than 70 per cent of medical decisions are based on laboratory results. Pathology will offer you a hands-on career where each day will present new challenges. From examining tissues and specimens, to conducting blood tests and collecting samples, you’ll be challenged by the variety of your work.

Diagnose, treat and monitor disease with technology

Medical radiation science offers a diverse career that combines science, health and anatomy. Hands-on learning using emerging technologies prepares you for a career as a medical radiation scientist. Choose from medical imaging, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy. Follow a diverse, challenging and progressive career with medical radiation science at Charles Sturt University.

Master diagnostic imaging

Diagnose medical conditions and make a real difference to patients’ lives as a sonographer. Undertake specialist training where you’ll learn how to operate ultrasonic equipment, report findings to other medical professionals and analyse images. You’ll have career opportunities in hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics that specialist in sonography. This is a career where you can demonstrate your excellent attention to detail, think critically, communicate with patients and other health professionals and play a key role in delivering high quality patient treatment and care.