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Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future generations? Our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science is uniquely positioned to help you reach your goals, with wide-spanning knowledge and a diverse set of skills to be adaptable in a rapidly changing world. This combined degree will help lay the foundation for you to acquire the ability to innovate and problem-solve — attributes that are in demand more than ever by employers in Australia and internationally.

Be ready to adapt to the challenges of the rapidly changing world of science and technology with UNE's Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Our course is an ideal foundation if you are interested in health and medical research, or you are fascinated by science and its practical application. Develop your understanding of how the human body works and gain an in-depth knowledge of the methods and techniques used to diagnose, analyse and treat disease. Begin to future fit your career in this diverse and dynamic field and position yourself at the forefront of change and biomedical innovation.

Clinical exercise physiology uses exercise interventions to improve the health, wellbeing and clinical status of people with, or at risk of, medical conditions, injuries and disabilities. Demand is increasing for degree-qualified exercise physiologists who can apply exercise and physical activity principles in disease prevention, health, rehabilitation, and sports performance.

You will graduate from UNE’s Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) equipped to assist people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities through exercise, lifestyle and behaviour modifications. In doing so, you will future proof your career in this fast-growing profession.

At the heart of community services is a desire to help people – to promote social justice and inclusion, and enable people to flourish. UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Community Services will enable you to develop the skills to empower individuals, marginalised groups and communities in complex and rapidly changing community and health settings.

This course integrates real-world practice and contextual knowledge with an understanding of the theories and methods underpinning the effective practice of community services, as well as policy issues, and legal and ethical responsibilities that guide this practice.

With a blended delivery that allows you to study online or on campus, UNE is at the forefront of nursing education in Australia. Our Bachelor of Nursing is a professional entry degree, leading to eligibility for Registered Nurse status. Study a Bachelor of Nursing with UNE and ensure you are ready to practice in a range of clinical settings, equipped with the key knowledge and skills required to thrive in the evolving profession of nursing.

Applications for Trimester 1 2024 have now closed.

2024 Health scholarships

Starting a UNE Health course in 2024? Get up to $12,000 towards your studies. For more information about health scholarships and subsidies available, register your interest now.

Do you want to understand more about what drives human behaviour? Gain in-depth knowledge of the scientific study of human behaviour, as well as research and analytical experience, with UNE's innovative Bachelor of Psychological Science. Delivered flexibly online or on campus, our accredited three-year undergraduate degree is designed to give you a balanced education with a psychology focus. Along with completing a mandatory minor in Psychological Health and Wellbeing, you will have the freedom to choose electives from any unit offered by UNE. With opportunities to focus your study with a Counselling major or Criminology minor, our course allows you to future proof your career by developing transferable skills that are highly valued in the workplace and opens doors to further advanced study in psychology.

Constant technological disruption and new discoveries in science influence every aspect of our lives, meaning that there has never been a better time than now to safeguard your future career with scientific knowledge and practical skills. With 20 majors to choose from, UNE’s Bachelor of Science is flexibly delivered by experts in research and teaching. Tailor your degree towards generalist or specialist science, while developing a broad scientific base and refining your abilities in critical analysis and complex problem solving. Our majors span the pure and applied sciences, with specialisation available in traditional disciplines and emerging fields.

Studying the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws at UNE will equip you with an extensive portfolio of knowledge and skills to future proof your career. In this comprehensive program of study, you will develop contemporary skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law, as well as explore a full breadth of contemporary science topics and issues. You will graduate with knowledge and skills to apply to a wide range of professions, benefitting from UNE's regional, rural and remote expertise in both fields to ensure you are ready to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's conditionally-accredited Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with the practical skills to work with and empower individuals, groups and communities who experience marginalisation, isolation or discrimination.

In our complex world, skilled social workers are valued and in high demand. You'll be choosing a rewarding profession, with the qualifications to work in a range of professional environments.

2024 Health scholarships

Starting a UNE Health course in 2024? Get up to $12,000 towards your studies. For more information about the range of health scholarships and subsidies available, register your interest now.

Explore the social contexts of welfare, community service and health work with UNE’s Diploma of Community Welfare and Wellbeing. Build on your existing industry experience, vocational qualifications, or interest in welfare and community service work and healthcare with this course — you’ll be future proofing your career and ready to adapt to changes in the workplace.

Supporting those in need is one of the most rewarding career pathways you can pursue. Along with a wide range of job options, working in health and social care can bring a sense of fulfilment, especially if you want to make a difference to the lives and wellbeing of vulnerable people and communities.

Our new Undergraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care is specifically designed to develop your knowledge and skills as a contemporary, adaptable and self-aware health and social care practitioner.

It covers key aspects of the field to prepare you to work in the health and social care sector, or to enhance your confidence and skills within your existing role. Additionally, you can continue your learning journey with advanced standing towards a range of degrees or diplomas at UNE.

The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for people from a broad range of backgrounds who want to begin developing skills for future careers or further study. Designed in response to rapid workplace and industry changes brought about by COVID19, it can help you develop knowledge and skills in a range of disciplinary areas. This program is available fully online and includes a core unit to help you articulate your career goals. For students in Tamworth there are options for face-to-face learning and the chance to undertake work experience with a local employer in some specialisations.

Specialisations in Business Studies, Community Welfare and Wellbeing, Creative Industries, Culture and Communication, Educational Studies, Event Management, General Agriculture, Information Technology, Science, Sports Equine Management, and Sports Science are available.

Youth and community work is a rapidly growing sector in Australia and working in this field provides the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. Our new Undergraduate Certificate in Youth and Community Work is designed to help you become a highly skilled professional who supports individuals, families and communities to prosper.

The course helps you to gain foundational skills in client-centred care, interprofessional practice in community health work and working with children and young people at risk.

It will prepare you to work in the youth and community sector, or to enhance your confidence and skills within your existing role. Additionally, you can continue your learning journey with advanced standing towards a range of degrees or diplomas at UNE.

Exercise interventions have been proven to boost the health, wellbeing and clinical status of people with complex medical conditions.

By studying the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with Honours, you can contribute to our knowledge of how exercise can positively affect the lives of people with injuries, disease and disabilities.

You will conduct your own original research into a topic that you are passionate about, giving you the freedom to direct your career to capitalise on the opportunities that interest you most.

Contribute to world class research by completing a Bachelor of Science with Honours at UNE. Position yourself with advanced scientific knowledge in an era of rapid change. Our honours course goes beyond the normal practical and field training and provides you with a wide range of cross-disciplinary applied research opportunities to foster your development as a skill research professional.

We offer a range of majors spanning the pure and applied sciences, working with UNE's internationally recognised research disciplines. Our flexible, innovative learning environment equips you with advanced discipline knowledge and skills in critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

The Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience at UNE is ideal if you're looking for a postgraduate qualification that allows you to explore a rapidly developing field of neuroscience, upskill, prepare for the future and advance your career. Our program can give you a competitive edge and a unique set of skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of careers. 

With this flexible course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how the brain influences human behaviour, how we think, and how we learn, as well as a range of research and assessment skills.    

We also offer diploma and master's level Neuroscience programs if you wish to keep expanding your skills and knowledge. 

One Health recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, and the need for collaboration among multiple sectors to promote optimal health outcomes for all. By recognising the interconnectedness of these three fields, One Health seeks to improve the prevention and control of diseases that can spread between animals and humans (zoonotic diseases), as well as environmental factors that can impact health.

UNE’s fully online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) prepares you to build a career in population health, health promotion, epidemiology and leadership roles in public and private health, with a focus on this emerging health practice.

Enhance your skills and knowledge and elevate your long-term career prospects by studying with UNE’s experts in health practice.

Whether you are new to professional counselling or want to safeguard your career with an industry-recognised qualification, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Counselling gives you real-world skills and knowledge, underpinned by a strong philosophical framework. Our course equips you to support and empower people, building relationships and fostering personal growth in a diverse range of contexts. With flexible delivery, our accredited course integrates theory with skills-based practical experience and supervision to allow you to practice in this dynamic, person-centred field.

Are you looking for a flexible, contemporary postgraduate course that will allow you to explore the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience?  

In addition to being one of the fastest growing fields of human physiology, neuroscience has many applications in areas ranging from education to psychology to business. For graduates looking to upskill, prepare for the future and advance their careers, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience is an ideal qualification.  

You will gain a greater understanding of the brain's functions in maintaining human behaviour, how we think and how we learn, along with real-world skills in research and assessment.  

The specialist knowledge and skills gained through this program can be applied in a variety of career fields. 

The One Health concept focuses on the holistic, connected approach to health, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Today, we understand much more about infectious diseases than we did pre-2020. We know that developing a One Health approach to problem solving, using a trans-disciplinary methodology, we can identify the root causes of complex infectious diseases and develop strategies to prevent them.

With UNE’s Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health), gain a thorough knowledge of the One Health approach and the skills to elevate your career in this emerging and significant field of public health. Delivered fully online, you can choose a specialisation and focus your study to give you a distinct advantage in the field.

Secure your future in the burgeoning and fascinating realm of public health.

Whether you want to upgrade your expertise or pivot to another scientific speciality, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to hone your skills and future fit your career. Flexibly delivered, and with a wide range of majors in diverse scientific disciplines to choose from, you can tailor the course to your strengths and interests. Add value to your role and ensure you can adapt and thrive in the rapidly changing world of science and technology.

At the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic philosophy that focuses on the person rather than the symptoms, our course equips you to support people in need with practical skills and advanced knowledge. Future proof your career as a registered counsellor, able to engage in professional, reflexive counselling practice in an environment of genuineness, acceptance, caring, compassion and empathy.

Embrace the world of neuroscience and human behaviour, and be ready to respond to challenges and new discoveries in this exciting field of research and therapy. Develop an advanced understanding of neural processes and how these drive behaviour and clinical phenomena with UNE's Master of Neuroscience. Our flexibly-delivered course provides you with an in-depth study of human physiology, neurobiology, neuroanatomy, clinical neuroscience and behavioural neuroscience. If you wish to broaden your knowledge or upskill in a professional clinical role, or you have completed undergraduate studies in neuroscience, this course is ideal. It equips you with the knowledge you need to further your career in this dynamic and diverse field, with the opportunity to choose a clinical, general or research pathway.

One Health is a rapidly emerging discipline in public health, representing a multidisciplinary approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Examining these connections can help us to identify the root causes of complex infectious diseases and develop strategies to prevent them. In today’s world, one health is an increasingly important focus in both medical and veterinary science.

UNE’s Master of Public Health (One Health) offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of this emerging and significant field of health and research. Delivered fully online, you can choose a specialisation and focus your study to give you a distinct advantage in the field.

Combine the theoretical and the practical by completing a real-world action research project and secure your future in the burgeoning and fascinating realm of public health.

Build on your existing knowledge and passion for social justice and human rights with practical experience and flexibly delivered case-based learning. Gain the skills necessary to address barriers, inequality and injustices faced by marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Australia's socially and culturally diverse society. With a focus on rural and regional communities, UNE's Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will provide you with the tools to thrive in this rewarding and rapidly-evolving profession.

2024 Health scholarships

Starting a UNE Health course in 2024? Get up to $12,000 towards your studies. For more information about the range of health scholarships and subsidies available, register your interest now.

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award with UNE will help you to achieve.

Studying a Non-Award means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load.  Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.