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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 -

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.

The Difference between Financial Planning, Finance, and Accounting

Financial planning, finance and accounting are all offered as majors in the Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin. When choosing between these options, it is important to fully understand where each course leads.

What is financial planning?

Financial Planning is a pathway to becoming an accredited financial planner. Financial planners help people devise a plan to achieve financial security and meet financial goals.

As well as developing strategies and recommendations, financial planners act as life coaches, educators, and mentors.

It’s a profession that combines an interest in finance and investing together, with a love of working with people and while a level of numeracy skill is required, interpersonal skills are the primary focus. Graduates work in small and large financial planning organisations or set up their own practice.

What is finance?

Finance specialists have an in-depth understanding of the structure and operations of financial markets in Australia. They typically work within large organisations at the corporate level in roles such as treasury, project funding, investment banking, financial analysis utilising their strong numeracy and analytical skills. Careers in finance allow graduates to work across industries and provide specialised advice to aid complex business decision-making.

What is accounting?

Accounting is a pathway to becoming an accredited accountant. Businesses and individuals rely on accountants to assess their financial situation and advise on financial dealings. Graduates work with organisations compiling, analysing, verifying and preparing financial records. Strong numeracy and analytical skills are required for this role and, depending on the size and type of organisation, accountants may work with clients or solely with internal stakeholders within a business.