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Studying Health Sciences at Deakin

Study health sciences and help improve people's health and wellbeing. With so many careers in health sciences you'll be in demand – right now there’s huge government investment in the sector, which means there's a real opportunity to make a difference. Now is your chance to become a healthcare expert and change lives for the better.

The Health Sector is Australia’s fastest growing sector, and the Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin prepares students for a career in -

disability services
health education
international aid
sport marketing
nutrition

The Bachelor of Health Sciences offers students over 12 specialised majors, and students may opt to specialise in two. On completion, students may choose to go on to further postgraduate study in a number of fields, including -

Master of Public Health Master of Health Promotion Master of Health Economics Master of Health Management Master of Human Nutrition

Learn more by browsing Health Sciences at Deakin.

The Future of Cyber Security

Cybercrime is an increasing problem in our digitally connected world. The rapid growth of cybercrime has created unparalleled opportunities for those with cyber security expertise, with jobs in the Database & Systems Administrators & ICT Security sector predicted to increase by 38.9% by November 2026 according to Australian Government data.

Job roles in this specialised field of IT include - information security officer, security administrator, cyber security consultant, cyber security analyst, penetration tester and many others.

Many industries are realising the importance of cyber security, and a degree in cyber security can lead to employment in diverse areas across private and government sectors. Deakin’s courses are industry-specific, so students graduate with up-to-date knowledge of the issues important to the industry – like implementing security technologies to protect against hackers or developing IT security solutions. Students can undertake an internship and complete industry cyber security certifications as part of their course. This means they can stand out to future employers and be ready to take advantage of the significant increase in jobs in the field. Find out more about Cyber Security at Deakin at Bachelor of Cyber Security.

Deakin 50th Anniversary Excellence Scholarship

Celebrating 50 years of Deakin, the Deakin 50th Anniversary Excellence Scholarship will be awarded to 50 outstanding students from Deakin’s under-represented Victorian schools recognising their exceptional academic performance and future potential. Valued at $7,500 per year for the normal duration of the course. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must:

be a domestic student
have completed Year 12 at a Deakin under-represented Victorian school in 2025
be commencing at Deakin University in an undergraduate bachelor degree in Trimester/Semester 1 2026
be enrolled full time unless there are individual circumstances preventing full-time study
be enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).

No application is required. This scholarship will be automatically awarded based on eligibility and course offer. This scholarship has limited availability, and not all eligible applicants will receive one.

Study Abroad Program

You can study almost anywhere in the world with Deakin Abroad, and the length of your overseas study experience is up to you. Go for as little as a few weeks, or up to a full year – the options are endless.

Students planning their tertiary study are encouraged to consider the possibility of participating in some form of overseas study during their time at university. Students have a wide range of options at Deakin including –

Students can browse the above links as well as Study Abroad Program at Deakin to learn more.

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